The local beat writers in Minneapolis are not saying much about Santana at this time, of course all the talk has been about the new ballpark, the thought has been that Santana will be the key player to open the park, but you never can tell what the Twins will do to save a buck. The hot rumor in Minny is that Hunter is going to sign with the Yankees for 5 years 90M
If Hunter gets 90M, I shutter to think what Santana will command when he is a free agent.
That's pretty steep for Hunter. I heard Rowand's agent is asking for 6 years 84 million which I think is absolutely bonkers too.I think the Twins should move Santana. He's great, but the Twins have a lot of decent arms and doubtfully can afford to keep him.
As a Red Sox fan, I'd love to see him come to Boston.
I'd give up Lester and Crisp for Santana in a heartbeat...although I'd see if I could deal another piece away and keep Bucholz.
I have to think Santana is going to move to a major market team (LA, NY, Boston). Twins are going to be hurt a lot more by the loss of Terry Ryan than losing Hunter to free agency, or trading away Santana as they should get a great deal in return for him.
Also, no way are the Rockies losing Helton. WTF is going to take on his contract for a guy that the last three years has hit 20, 15 and 17 hr's in about 1,600 ab's? I actually think trading Atkins makes a bunch of sense for this team. They need another pitcher or two...and Atkins would bring in a very, very nice return and open a spot for Stewart.
Look for the Astros to make a big push this offseason. Major resigning of Brad Ausmus already.....who could possibly be next?