Friday, March 14, 2008
Santana Almost a Ranger.....
SI.com:
"Several weeks before Johan Santana went to the Mets, the Texas Rangers came very close to making a blockbuster trade for the superstar pitcher, people familiar with those talks say. The Rangers kept their intentions and progress remarkably quiet this winter, but sources indicate that they were actually the most aggressive early pursuer of Santana, who they viewed him as a rotation-transforming pitcher.Indications are that Texas' trade discussions with the Twins progressed to the point where there was either agreement or near agreement on the young players going back to Minnesota. At that point, executives involved in the talks believed that the trade was very likely to be consummated if only Santana gave a more enthusiastic response when Twins higher ups quizzed him about whether he'd accept a trade to the Rangers. However, a diplomatic Santana is believed to have told the Twins only that he'd "consider'' going to Texas, an answer that was seen as less than enthusiastic."
Haha thanks no trade clause. Thank God we are in a big market team or we would have never gotten Johan. I don't see why the Rangers would have wanted him though. Yes I know you are asking why wouldn't they want him, but it would just be stupid. Were the not just the team who traded a superstar in Teixeira for a load of prospects?? Because of that trade they have some serious talent in the minors, but if you are going to trade your star for prospects, why trade your prospects for someone else's star? It wouldn't make sense, but I am just glad the Mets have him and for long term.
