There has yet to be a big trade in MLB and one team is on the verge of completing a mega deal. Finally it looks like Johan Santana has found a new home in New York with the Mets. He's been the hottest acquisition in the off-season. I'm glad the flame-throwing southpaw looks to be joining the Mets instead of the Yankees. What I question about the deal is why the Twins agreed to trade him for 4 prospects. Do they think this is the best decision? They could at least obtain a veteran star hitter to add to their lineup or bench. Johan can propel the Mets to atop the NL East and enter the playoffs after a disappointing late season collapse in 2007.
Still a few kinks have to be worked out before the deal is finalized. Johan has to waive has no-trade clause and not be offered a contract extension. The deal the star pitcher expects is a 6-year contract worth $150 million. I don't see why the Mets wouldn't extend such an offer. Negotiations will continue as a deadline late Friday afternoon has been set to arrive at a finalized deal. The Mets will be able to compete with the Phillies and the Braves in what may shape up to be a tight NL East race. If the deal is sealed I still think the Twins are dumb for not getting a better mix of talent for arguable the best pitcher in baseball.
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Incredibly, it's a done deal. Somehow the Mets got Santana for less than Seattle is offering Baltimore for Erik Bedard.
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