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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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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

After a much needed and impressive win over the Angels on Monday, June 16, the Mets do what has been rumored for weeks.

The New York Mets are the best team in the National League and are going to win the World Series this season. Here are the reasons why they will win it all.

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.

Are the New York Mets really good enough to win the World Series this season. Here is why they aren't.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

A countdown of the most important home runs in franchise history for the New York Mets.

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.

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.

With half of the season played, it's time to look at who has been playing the best baseball so far. MVP and Cy Young winners, as well as a World Series pick for each league.

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.

With baseball season almost upon us, the most important aspect of the upcoming season is it means new fantasy baseball drafts. Finally, a reason to put all those meaningless stats and abbreviations to good use.

In 1994 MLB added to expansion teams and realignment forced them to implement Wild Cards into the playoffs. Here is a look back at the best Wild Card teams.

MLB Pre-Season

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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!

List of blogs dealing with Major League Baseball.

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

When a Major League Baseball player is inducted into the Hall of Fame they are given a choice of which one of their former teams they want to be inducted with. Here are the reasons that Mike Piazza should be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a New York Met.

This dozen hit well over a hundred home runs combined in the Fall Classic, led by the great Mickey mantle.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

If you are a professional baseball fan, there is no doubt that you have been looking to the baseball gods for a new savior, someone to rid the game clean of its sinful performance enhancing past.

Edinson Volquez is off to a great start in 2008 but will he keep it up enough to be considered among one of the great rookie seasons in Major League Baseball history?

Check out baseball facts online. Keep updated or look up old stats on the web. Here are several sites devoted to baseball

How David Wright in only his second year playing in the majors for the Mets is quickly becoming one of the best baseball players in the game

The Mets stunned everyone by dropping the East Division to the Phillies last year. They've reloaded big time, will it be enough to exact a little payback?

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.

ESPN2 will cover this year's amateur draft for baseball. While the draft does not provide immediate benefits like in the NBA or NFL, it's still one of the most important days for any club. Here I look at what the Mets have reaped from their past draft efforts.

The Cardinals celebrated their World Series Championship before the game, but after the game it was the Mets who were celebrating.

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.

Here is a preview position by position of the 2007 New York Mets.

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

Revenue sharing is keeping teams from reaching their full potential. What major league baseball needs is a salary cap.

Willie Randolph was let go as manager of the New York Mets. Jerry Manual will take over....for now.

The American League began to head in the right direction during the 80s, and continued thier good work at the All-Star Game in the 90s, taking 7 of 10 from the National League.

The Cape Cod Baseball League continues the tradition of baseball as it was meant to be seen--without high costs for fans and huge paychecks for players.

When the New York Mets fired hitting coach Rick Down, the team went down.

1967 gave us an Impossible Dream, the last Triple Crown, and a World Series to remember.

The AL went 5-0 during the first six years of the new century, but a 2002 tie with the NL would bring about great changes.

The Reds were too much for New York, while both batting titles went down to the wire and a Bird took over Detroit.

The honor has been given to future Hall of Famers and absolute busts.

The Mets are now the clear favorite to win the NL East. And believe me, I'm speaking with true objectivity here...I'm a Phillies fan!

From Al Spalding to Roy Face, these hurlers posted some wonderful numbers.

With the regular season just around the corner, I offer five carefully considered predictions and one WAG on what to expect for the Mets in 2007.