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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
I think on one one hand most people dont realize how good Santana is compiling his numbers in Minnesota as opposed to a guy like Peavy who piches in Death Valley. The number of innings that he has on his arm at a relatively young age would make you worry. He is a true ace but signing pitchers to huge contracts has not been a great move in recent times or I guess ever. Haren, while not as good or consistent may be the better option simply bcause the contract situation is much more settled. But if Santana goes to the Red Sox in the deal proposed for Lester, Crisp, the really good minor league SS and another player it would be a great deal for the Sox. Lester is probably at best a #3, Crisp has little value to the Sox with Ellesbury, and the minor leaguers may or may not pan out. Meanwhile the 1,2 punch of Santana and Beckett would be almost unbeatable in the post season, not even factoring in the other Red Sox young pitchers and a bullpen ending with Papelbon
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I love that deal for the Red Sox but can't see that happening. Hughes and Cabrera is a much more attractive package (and possibly too much to give up and then have to pay Santana). I think the Mets could put together a more attractive package too that doesn't involve Coco Crisp.