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Johan Santana will be the ace of the New York Mets next season.

The New York Mets acquired Johan Santana from the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday for four prospects. The deal is pending a physical as well as the Mets giving Santana a contract extension.

The sweepstakes for Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana abruptly ended today when news broke that the Twins had tentatively agreed to deal Santana to the New York Mets for four prospects.

On January 29, 2008, it was confirmed that the New York Mets agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Twins to acquire Twins' pitcher, and ace, Johan Santana.

After weeks and months of speculation, the New York Mets finally pulled the trigger to acquire Johan Santana.

The rumors are running wild that the New York Mets could be vying for Johan Santana's services but the New York Mets shouldn't trade for Johan Santana.

Gives a player under the age of 25 for each major league baseball position and gives a synopsis of why they are the choice for that position.

The big news is The New York Mets are close to acquiring Johan Santana but the Mets will win the National League East even if they don't get Johan.

A look at the early season surprises in Major League Baseball.

The New York Mets are known for their bad trades but last week they made a good one in acquiring Johan Santana. What other good trades have the New York Mets made?

Aging Veterans hold the key to success of the team in 2008

While ESPN and Fox are going on about the 10 game gap between the Yankees and Red Sox the Mets and Braves are going back and forth seemingly every night.

The New York Mets 2006 season saw them reach the playoffs for the first time since 2000. It also saw them take over the National League East from the Atlanta Braves.

True, the Mets and Yankees met in a Subway World Series in 2000 (with the Yankees winning in five games), but the teams never have each finished in first place in the same season. That could change this season.

A Mets fan has pleaded not guilty to purposely blinding an Atlanta Braves pitcher and shortstop with a high-powered flashlight.

Not since their 2000 World Series run have the New York Mets had such a solid team.

Bold trade places New York Mets as instant favorite to win the National League East

The Mets made a brief run last year before falling short, but they have added some big names to this year's roster as they chase the Braves in the NL East. This article previews the 2006 Mets.

The Mets turn the NL East around with the Johan Santana trade

Here is a list of 5 Major Leaguers who have caught my eye, roughly 1/3 of the way through the 2006 Major League campaign.

Just when you thought, after the likes of Miguel Cabrera, Danny Haren and Miguel Tejada had to change addresses after they were dealt, the offseason's biggest blockbuster had already passed, former Cy Young award winner Johan Santana will now be playing for the Mets.

The balance of power shifts to New York after the Mets agreed in principle to acquire Johan Santana from the Twins for four players who did not figure to impact the 2008 club.

The New York Mets need to make some moves during the off-season in order to get past the collapse of 2007. Here are the moves the Mets should make.

As I diehard Mets fan, here are my top 10 moments since 1977, when I first started following the Mets.

Many Mets fans seem worried about the team's ability to sign Johan Santana. No worries, my friends. They'll get it done.

The New York Mets are the favorite to win the NL Pennant, but just in case there is any doubt here are 10 reasons they will win it.

Johan Santana was born on March 13, 1979 in Tovar, Merida State, Venezuela. In 1995, he was signed by the Houston Astros as a free agent.

Can Johan Santana lead Minnesota Twins back to the division title?

July Fourth is a American day of celebration. A major league baseball game with fireworks at the end is a great way to celebrate. In 1985 the Mets and Braves played a game in Atlanta that contained a little bit of everything.

Lookig for a list of the best trades in Mets history, here is my ranking of the best trades the Mets have ever made.

While the Yankees have owned New York for the last decade, things were different 20 years ago. Led by young stars Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, the Mets ruled the city in 1986.

The two Twins' stars can be expected to be on departure flights from the Twin Cities before the start of 2008.

Minnesota Twins have the most coveted pitcher in Baseball; Johan Santana. It is a little known secret that the Twins are shopping their ace this holiday season.

While the Twins will be hampered by the injury of Francisco Liriano and the injury of Brad Radke, the Twins should still be able to compete for a division and AL Pennant thanks to all of the talent returning, as well as some of the talent coming up.

The Mets have been one of baseball's most successful expansion franchises, yet they have never had a player win the Most Valuable Player Award. Carlos Beltran seeks to become the team's first winner in 2006 but faces an uphill battle.

Twins team has an entire new look, and it's not necessarily a good thing.

The New York Mets made a blockbuster deal to land Johan Santana. Will this be enough to erase the memory of their late season collapse of 2007? Here is how things look to shape up in the National League East.

MLB Pre-Season

A look inside the NL East: It appears to be a three team race with the New York Mets featuring a potent lineup and new ace pitcher Johan Santana. Do the Phillies have what it takes to repeat? Can Atlanta get back to the postseason after a 2 year drought?

As we approach the middle of August, all I can say is WOW! What a season it's been so far! And best of all, the top history making moments I'm going to discuss first occurred recently between August 4th and 7th.

The World Baseball Classic is a novel idea, pitting the best players from sixteen nations and territories against each other. This article describes the Classic's format and rules, along with the match-ups.

It's been a good run for the Twins, who consistently win the AL Central but can't seem to solve the Yankees in the playoffs. Will they win the division again? Are they good enough to take the next step?

breaking down the merits and teams in the world baseball classic

There are plenty of rookies making solid contributions to their teams in 2006. A few are even dominating the entire league, as is the case with Johnathan Papelbon and Francisco Liriano. One thing's for sure: it's going to be a close race to the end.

Strikeouts per Nine Innings (K/9) is a simple statistic to calculate, but it is very valuable when estimating the value and future success of pitchers. In this article,we'll look closer at K/9.

An examination of the prospects for the Wild Card spot in baseball's American League, which is home to arguably the top two or three teams in the sport.

WHIP, or Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched, is a great statistical measure of a pitcher's effectiveness. In this article, we'll look a bit closer at how the stat is contemplated, and what it means.

over the past couple of years many different candidates have won the CY Young award. Who will win it this year? I break down the candidates and much more..

An overview of Major League Baseball's American League Central Division.

For most of the season, Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz probably was the favorite to win the AL Most Valuable Player award. But with the Red Sox falling out of the race, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter may now be the front runner.

A preview of the "real" AL All Star team for the July 11th MLB All Star game in Pittsburgh.

A pitcher's Strikeout to Walk ratio (K/BB) is a good indication of how effective he will be. In this article, we'll look at K/BB, what it means, and what current pitchers are the best in the business at it.

David Ortiz is as clutch as usual, but Derek Jeter is having a great season, but don't forget the White Sox threesome. Who is this year's AL MVP?

The Yankees won the World Series four times in a five year span from 1996 - 2000 but it seems they've forgotten the formula they used to win those Championships, it was NOT by signing every big name player on free agency.

A preview of Major League Baseball's American League Central division for the 2008 season.

The New York Yankees loaded with offense and question marks at pitching start their quest for another World Championship.

Make your New York City vacation something really special, something you will talk about for years to come and will make you the New York City expert in your circle of friends.

A Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in The Bronx, New York City, New York, the New York Yankees were established as the Indianapolis franchise of the Western League, originally a farm team of the Cincinnati Reds.

Joe Torre has been very successful as manager of the New York Yankees. There is no question he should stay in New York.

There is so much to do with young people in New York City, especially once you start to research the possibilities, it is mind boggling!

The Web sites of New York City's newspapers are a first-rate resource for fans seeking news about the football Giants. The Web sites offer up-to-the-date news, stats and scintilating opinions from the newspapers' columnists.

My thoughts on professional ball players and the struggles while playing for a New York sports organization.

List of blogs dealing with Major League Baseball.

The DH has more than served its purpose in Major League Baseball. It's time for the DH to go.

Lance Berkman is one of the most feared hitters in major league baseball, and in 2006 he hit 45 home runs and set a record for the Houston Astros with 136 runs batted in. He defines success not by his baseball skills, but by his faith, however.

Things weren't all bad for the Mets in 2007. Here are the best moments from the 2007 season for the New York Mets.

The Mitchell Report came out today, giving names of many baseball players who have allegedly used steroids. What effect will it have on you and baseball?

Impressions of a day at spring training at Tradition Field, the winter home of the New York Mets.

It's the All-Star break, a perfect time to hand out mid-season report cards for everyone's favorite team, the New York Mets.

An early glimpse of two of Major League Baseball's favorite teams this season, as the Cleveland Indians took on the New York Mets in Spring Training.

In 1933, baseball began playing the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the greatest and most anticipated of all the pro sports All-Star affairs each year. This article summarizes those games played from 1933-1939.

If a salary cap is not the answer to all that ails Major League Baseball, how do small market teams remain viable? Better decision-making and value-based decisions; General Managers must maximize the talent and minimize the cost per win.

It would seem as though Major League Baseball is doing its part to stop steroid use in the game, but that is not so. Creating an investigation only causes more publicity for the sport, and in this insensible society, nothing can be considered bad press.

MLB 2K5 is in my opinion one of the best baseball games I have played for the xbox system. Read on....

David Allen Wright, born December 20, 1982 in Norfolk, Virginia, is a right-handed hitting third baseman (3B) in Major League Baseball (MLB) who plays for the New York Mets of the National League (NL) Eastern Division.

The New York Mets are running away with the National League East. Find out how and why, and what, if any, problems they could encounter.

Can't get your hands on Mets tickets? Here are five ways to make you get to see the Mets live and in person.

The first sports team that I became a fan of was the New York Mets. I've followed them for 20 years now and here are some of the best fan sites for New York Mets fans.

It was a late Sunday night on the 30th of July when one of the most important New York Mets got into an unfortunate car accident that ended his season.

New York Mets fans are as proud as they have been in twenty years, so what better time to present them with a gift that honors their passion for this truly amazing team.

Here is a position-by-position comparison of the 1986 and 2006 New York Mets teams.

The 1986 New York Mets pulled a rabbit out of their hat to defeat the red Sox in a thrilling World Series. But do you remember how hard it was for them to make it that far?

Since coming into the National League in 1962 18 different men have managed the Mets. Some have succeeded but more have failed. Here is a brief history of those men who have managed the Mets

Fantasy news and insights surrounding the 2008 New York Mets. Includes projected starters, fantasy gems, duds, and sleepers.

Since their first season in 1962, the New York Mets have been blessed with some great pitching. Here is a look at the 5 greatest starting pitchers in team history.

The New York Mets have never had a no-hitter pitched for their team but many of their pitchers threw no-hitters either before or after they were a member of the New York Mets.

The New York Mets have already failed to get a deal done with Jorge Posada or Yorvit Torrealba. Who will they target next?

The New York Mets are a professional baseball team that plays in Major League Baseball. The Mets play in the East Division of the National League.

Here are 10 great New York Mets gift ideas for both the young and old alike. All items listed are under $10! Check them out!

Here is arecap of what is often considered the greatest baseball game ever played. The New York Mets battle the Houston Astros for the 1986 National League Pennant.

What has happened in Major League Baseball in 1987, and the changes in the game since then.

The 60th anniversary of the MLB debut of Jackie Robinson is coming this weekend on April 15th. To honor this, over 150 players and five teams in the Major League Baseball are going to be wearing the number 42 in Robinson's honor.

Here is a list of Major League Baseball players who were born on Long Island

If a family wants to have a night of enjoyment outside in the nice weather for a price that won't cost an arm and a leg, people should look at the world of minor league baseball. It is cheap and fun, and it gives people a chance to see future stars.