Article:Santana Trade: A Minnesota View

I like how all of sudden this place went from one Minnesota Twins writer...too multiple ones!

Yes, Johan Santana was traded to the New York Mets for Carlos Gomez, Deolis Guerra, Phillip Humber and Kevin Mulvey.

When I heard the news, I didn't know how to react. You could say, "at least they got something," or you could say, "what about Ellsbury, Hughes, Cabrera or Martinez?"

The Twins are good with the hidden-gem prospects (Francisco Liriano, Joe Mays, David Ortiz, Alexi Casilla, Eric MIlton, Cristian Guzman, Boof Bonser). Some of these names are a little bigger named prospects, but I think we have to trust the Twins.

The more I thought about it, I was a little more bugged. Unless the 3 pitchers turn out really good, the Twins should've wanted Ellsbury over Gomez. It also bugged me some that they didn't make sure they got a contingency plan as well. What if Gomez isn't ready? They should've demanded a guy like Ryan Church, Mike Pelfrey or Aaron Heilman.

Twins Opening Day Starter: Scott Baker or Boof Bonser

But Remember, the Twins know other team's prospects, more than the teams themselves.

Let's Give This Time.