Archive for November 26th, 2007

Santana

Yes, he is perhaps the best pitcher in the game now.  Yes he is a “shut-down” pitcher.  Yes the Yankees need a “shut-down” pitcher.
But, the Yankees have two guys (Chamberlain and Hughes) with potential to be “shut-down” pitchers.  I know this is not a given, but has Santana been a given in the playoffs?  The [...]

0 comments November 26 2007 | Mike G | Discussion

Danger, Red Alert, Red Alert!

The Red Sox are making a push to acquire Johann Santana.  This is the most important item and has to be handled carefully.
1) The Twins must either trade him now or hold onto him.  I don’t think they will get much for him in July for a 2 month rental.
2) The fact that Santana would [...]

0 comments November 26 2007 | Russ | Discussion