By Chuck Richter - Senior Editor Angelswin.com
When the Twins offered Santana a four-year extension - beginning in 2009 - for a total of $80 million, which he rejected, it was an obvious rejection because Santana certainly will clear more than that on either the free-agent front or via another team that acquires him in a trade.
Santana, who will turn 29 in March, is perhaps the major league's best pitcher, having won two Cy Youngs and adding a Gold Glove this past season. The lefty went 15-13 with a 3.33 ERA and 235 strikeouts, and in his last five years, has gone an incredible 82-35.
Tony Reagins learned one thing from Bill Stoneman in that he's not tipping any moves before executing this offseason. The Orlando Cabrera for Jon Garland trade took us all by surprise, as did the signing of Torii Hunter on the eve of Thanksgiving. Why the media continues to speak of Miguel Cabrera & Miguel Tejada in potential Angels trades, don't be surprised if the Angels get ...
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