Johan Santana Traded To Mets

Johan Santana was traded from the Twins to the New York Mets.


The New York Mets are poised to obtain two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana from the Minnesota Twins for four prospects.

The Mets are expected to send pitchers Philip Humber, Kevin Mulvey and Deolis Guerra and outfielder Carlos Gomez to Minnesota.

For the trade to be completed the Mets must sign Santana to an extension. That shouldn't be difficult since they have a solid working relationship with agents Peter and Ed Greenberg, who also represent Jose Reyes and Endy Chavez. The Mets are believed to have 48 to 72 hours to reach a deal with Santana, who will waive his no trade clause if an extension is reached.

Johan Santana already has two American League Cy Young Awards. He will totally dominate in the National League, because the Designated Hitter is replaced by the pitcher. The Mets have the pitching, and the offense should be back to full strength. Santana will prove he is well worth the record contract he is about to receive from the Mets.

What does this mean for the Twins? After signing Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer to record contracts, the Twins never meant to keep Johan after he signed that initial offer. The Twins new Ace is Francisco Liriano, who the Twins hope can be healthy for a full season after undergoing Tommy John Surgery.

The Mets fans had waited all offseason for their team to make a major move. This move was well worth the wait. It Propels the Mets to the top of the National League.