After numerous trade talks with the Yanks ands Sox the Twins threw a curveball and traded Johan Santana to the Mets. The Mets have to sign Santana to an extension to make the deal final. Considered by most the best pitcher in baseball this makes the Mets a heavy favorite to win the NL. But will Johan be enough to help the Mets avoid last years disaster? Personally as an Indians fan i hate this trade. I was hoping the Twins would trade him to the Sox or Yanks because the Tribe own Santana. Theo Epstein and Steinbrenner must be shaking their heads right now because the Mets gave up 4 prospects and none as coveted as Philip Hughes, Joba Chamberlein, Jacoby Ellsbury or Jon Lester, all of whom were rumored to be traded for Johan at some point in time. I'm a huge baseball fan and this really shakes things up!
ESPN - Mets agree to Santana deal, pending extension agreement - MLB