Johan Santana is now out of the American League Central and good riddance. The Mets dealt four prospects for the star pitcher and that makes the Mets one of the front runners to win the National League pennant this year.
The decline of the Twins helps the Tigers but it also means a team like the Indians should be able to keep better pace with Detroit because they’ll be getting a break too. This just makes the division more and more of a two dog race.
I’m just glad Santana won’t lose five times to the Indians this season . . .
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Of course, I’m happy to have Johan out of the AL. But I also enjoyed that extra thrill that came whenever the Tigers beat him.
--Posted by Ian C. on January 29th, 2008 at 8:34 pm