The LA Angels are getting busy - despite a fantastic rotation, they are still keen on Santana. The Twins want a third baseman, center fielder and pitcher in return for Santana, with Angels third-base prospect Brandon Wood, Gary Matthews Jr. and Reggie Willits stoking their fires although LA would be hesitant on any trades on Wood.
Meanwhile, Aaron Gleeman gives a nice analysis on the possible Yankees and Santana scenarios, as there is talk of Santana being very keen on New York. Yankees fans who are dreading any trade involving Chamberlain and Cano should read this.
A Red Sox move seems unlikely given that they would prefer Coco Crisp to be the one involved rather than Ellsbury. What would be shocking - Kevin Youkilis included in the trade.
The Mets have a number of names bandied around including Mike Pelfrey, Carlos Gomez, Lastings Milledge and Kevin Mulvey, but might have to include David Wright or Jose Reyes for any possibility of Twins considering their offer.
The Cubs, Dodgers and Mariners remain on the hotstove but given their respective situations and potential, they remain unlikely destinations for Santana.
Update: Since the news about the Young move to Twins, it appears that the Santana trade has taken a whole new dimension. With the loss of Garza and acquisition of outfielders, Bill Smith might be looking at a new pitcher and third baseman. The Angels and Dodgers would have an upper hand in those departments, pushing the Yankees and Red Sox down the queue.
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