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Twins agree to deal Santana to Mets for prospects — The New York Mets have agreed to a trade for two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana, giving up four prospects to acquire the left-handed ace of the Minnesota Twins, according to two high-ranking Twins officials with knowledge of the talks and a person close to Santana.
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Mets agree to Santana deal, pending extension agreement — The Mets have agreed to a trade with the Minnesota Twins to acquire Johan Santana for four prospects, pending the left-hander working out an extension with New York. — The Mets have been granted a 48-to-72 hour window to work out a new contract with Santana.
Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Mets Acquiring Santana From Twins — Until Tuesday, the Mets had, by their standards, conducted a quiet offseason, having switched catchers and added a few bullpen pieces and an outfielder but done nothing to prevent last season's historic collapse from being the most-discussed topic when spring training gets under way in two weeks.
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Mets land Santana for four prospects — Deal contingent on Minnesota ace agreeing to extension — NEW YORK — In a development like few others in franchise history, the Mets have put themselves in position to change the dynamic of their team, their upcoming season, their place …
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Sports Illustrated:
Deal in place to send Santana to Mets — Extension will seal deal for two-time Cy Young winner — The Mets and Twins have tentatively agreed to a trade that would send star pitcher Johan Santana to New York, contingent upon the Mets agreeing with Santana on a multiyear deal, SI.com has confirmed.
Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
News: Mets Acquire Santana from Twins — The Mets have traded for LHP Johan Santana from the Twins in exchange for four prospects, though the deal will only be official once a contract extension is agreed upon. — ...from what i can gather, names of players will not officially …
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Jim Callis / Baseball America Prospects Blog:
Santana Return Not Enough For Twins — With a full no-trade clause and the right to walk away as a free agent after the 2008 season, Johan Santana was able to exert more control over his destiny than most players ever could dream of. After trade rumors swirled around him throughout the offseason …
Sports Illustrated:
Down to two — Yanks appear out while Mets lead BoSox for Santana — The long-running Johan Santana sweepstakes, which may be coming to a conclusion within days, appear now to be a two-team race between the Mets and Red Sox. While this derby has taken several twists and turns …
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Santana talks heating up for Mets — Source says Twins have asked for final offer to consider — NEW YORK — With so much at stake and so few viable alternatives available to them, the Mets apparently have reached a critical point in their protracted pursuit of a trade for Johan Santana.
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Ellsbury glad to be staying put — Red Sox outfielder finally rid of Santana trade rumors — BOSTON — After months of seeing and hearing his name on the rumor mill in a proposed deal for two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana, Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury is now all but certain …
New York Times:
Pettitte Will Discuss Clemens, Lawyers Say — WASHINGTON — When Andy Pettitte gives a sworn deposition to staff members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, lawyers for his former personal trainer, Brian McNamee, say they know part of what he will say.
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Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:
Rockies finalizing minor-league deal with speedster Podsednik — Scott Podsednik has gone from the catalyst of the 2005 world champion Chicago White Sox lineup to looking for work. — The Rockies are finalizing details that will give Podsednik a chance to regain a big-league job.
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Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
Seattle not alone in Bedard hunt — Talks between O's, Mariners continue, but other clubs have asked about ace — Trade talks between the Orioles and Seattle Mariners involving Erik Bedard are alive, though other teams remain in the mix if the Orioles decide to trade their ace pitcher, Andy MacPhail said.
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Associated Press:
Marte involved in D.R. car crash — SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Damaso Marte was involved in a car accident Tuesday but did not suffer any serious injuries, an official from his winter league team said. — Marte complained of discomfort in his neck …
Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Astros sign Moehler, Newhan — Both players invited to big league Spring Training camp — HOUSTON — The Astros added two more players to the mix on Tuesday when they inked right-hander Brian Moehler and infielder/outfielder David Newhan to Minor League contracts.
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