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Santana is Ready for the Mets
By: Cindy Ferguson
Johan Santana finished his final tuning in what could be the largest pitcher’s contract extension in the history of Major League Baseball.
Last Saturday he passed his physical, which was the last thing on the list for him to complete in order to be traded off to the New York Mets. He also had a conference call scheduled with the team later that day.
Last Friday he and the Mets’ representatives got together to discuss his contract and finally agreed to a $137.5 million six-year contract which will make the 28-year-old left hander the best traded pitcher in history, however in order for the deal to be considered formal he must surrender the no trade provision in the current contract.
Some of the conditions stipulated in the contract include additional money and a club option in 2014 with a $5.5 million buyout that would make the contract worth around $150 million over just seven seasons. This option will only be guaranteed according to his performance.
During his last eight seasons he has managed to get a 3.22 ERA and has won the American League Cy Young Award on two occasions in 2004 and 2006. It has been noted that Santana’s performance in the playoffs seems to decrease as he went 1-3 with a 3.97 ERA and last season his ERA rose from 2.60 to 3.33 ERA, which is his highest since 2001. He also has a career high of 33 homers that is the most in the American League.
In 2006, the Mets were just one win away from the World Series and last season they missed the playoffs. After having two bad seasons the New York Mets are considered a National League favorite again especially after Santana’s signing. These seasons line up also includes: David Wright, Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Delgado, Moises Alou and Billy Wagner.
About the Author
Cindy Ferguson is a high-ranking sports writer in the Sports Betting industry. Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety on your site; make sure to leave all links in place and do not modify any of the content.
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