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Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:32 am EDT

Santana could be L.A. bound

By Joe Zedalis

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Minnesota Twins left-hander Johan Santana may end up with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008.

FoxSports.com cited sources close to the team and claimed Los Angeles is considering an offer that would send lefty pitching prospect Clayton Kershaw and young outfielder Matt Kemp to Minnesota. Kemp would replace Torii Hunter in centerfield. Kershaw, who might be the top prospect in all of baseball, would step into the rotation for Santana.

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  1. Brooks
    1. Posted by Brooks Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    That's it?
  2. .....................
    2. Posted by ..................... Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    That's nothing!! We don't want that!! Santana needs to stay!!
  3. .....................
    3. Posted by ..................... Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    That's nothing!! We don't want that!! Santana needs to stay!!
  4. bbblogger
    4. Posted by bbblogger Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    Twins need help, trading Santana required since he's already said he's not re-signing. Trading during off-season always better than in July. BB doesn't allow use of draft picks in trades--only players. I don't know either of these guys, but top CF a must given Twins' philsophy of pitching and inexpensive, quality SPs always in demand.
  5. Cowboys Rule!
    5. Posted by Cowboys Rule! Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:52 pm EDT

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    GO dodgers!
  6. timothy e
    6. Posted by timothy e Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    I don't see Johan pitching for anyone else than the twins in 08, at least until the trade deadline.
  7. Thomas N
    7. Posted by Thomas N Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    wow... i would want a lot more prospects than that for Johan Santana. If the Dodgers can pull off this trade, with giving up only 2 prospects, GOOD FOR THEM!!!
  8. davidm
    8. Posted by davidm Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    Do you know how dominating of a pitching staff the dodgers would have santana penny schmidt and wolf wow. Pull the trigger do the deal now. Go dodgers. Dont forget though we need some much needed offense as well, but I will take johan santana. I hope as a lifelong dodger fan who hasnt seen the promise land since 1988 that we get santana.
  9. Truth
    9. Posted by Truth Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:39 pm EDT

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    1st . . . bad deal for the dodgers . . . don't be tempted, dodgers' pitching is already a strength one they get healthy. we need a bat.
  10. Ken B
    10. Posted by Ken B Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    Don't get rid of Kemp.
  11. jptwinsfan
    11. Posted by jptwinsfan Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    We need more for a 2 time (should be 3) Cy Young winner. We need a starting 3rd baseman and RF for him at a minimum.
  12. The Grimm Reaper
    12. Posted by The Grimm Reaper Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    Santana needs to stay a Twin if the Twins ever want to get back to the world series. imagine next year if the Twins have Santana followed by Liriano. Come on Twins, keep my dawg in da house
  13. Bender T
    13. Posted by Bender T Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    Another lie by yahoo!!!!! red sox want a-rod and santana!!! la needs nothing except to get rid of bartolo colon!!!!
  14. davidm
    14. Posted by davidm Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    Are you kidding me that would be great. Santana to go with penny schimdt and wolf heck yeah go dogers.We need some offense as well
  15. E
    15. Posted by E Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:52 pm EDT

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    Sounds pretty good!we need a star in la dont mess this up ned!
  16. mark s
    16. Posted by mark s Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    Nooooooooooo .. don't go please!!!! Liriano, Santana, Garza, and Baker will be money next year!
  17. Leff NutZ
    17. Posted by Leff NutZ Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:48 pm EDT

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    I don't want him to go, but MN can't afford what he should demand. We need to trade him while his stock is the highest and fill in as many wholes as we can. Plus, they will all be pretty inexpensive and young. Come on Smith, show us you learned something from Ryan! Go Twins GO!
  18. Keith D
    18. Posted by Keith D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    for the time left on his contract that seems a little light. If the twins were smart they would go for more like including Andy LaRoche in there or something. You're trading the best pitcher around at least get a lot for him.
  19. zolt
    19. Posted by zolt Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:18 pm EDT

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    Might make sense although it would hurt 2008 chances big time.If Liriano comes back and does well along with some offseason hitters Twins would be in position to contend again in 2008.Such a shame that its a small market franchise.Constantly having to guess/depend on youngsters to field a winning team.
  20. Jeff D
    20. Posted by Jeff D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    I suppose it's possible that Johan is unhappy with the short term future of the Twins. Let's face it, the last thing Santana would want is to be a Kevin Garnett and give the best years of your life to an organization thats will to win is limited to starting rookies and cheap veterans. I like Johan, he's the best LH Starter in Baseball, I wish the Twins would have spent some money and obtained a supporting cast of characters for this weak offensive lineup. If Johan leaves, I'll certainly miss him but not blame him.
  21. p g h
    21. Posted by p g h Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:07 pm EDT

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    it,s time for the dodgers to over hauling their bats meaning some of the vets pick em who do u think should go and stay or get a young power hitter ( established ) no older cast off ???
  22. KOD
    22. Posted by KOD Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:54 pm EDT

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    No kidding. Thats it? C'mon now...
  23. jaklaker k
    23. Posted by jaklaker k Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    Works for me. Kemp is already acting like a selfish, non-team player. He's only going to get worse as he gets older. We need the pitching and have good prospects for everyday players. Make the deal.
  24. manfield8
    24. Posted by manfield8 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:05 pm EDT

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    NO WAY would I do this for only 2 prospects. If this were to happen you would need at least one more prospect and another major league ready player third base or left field.

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