Twins Rumor Mill – Johan Santana

Word around the Twins baseball rumor mill is that the Twins will be forced to trade pitcher Johan Santana this winter because they can't afford the $140 million he would be expected to command over seven years as a free agent after next season. Johan has been the Twins “Ace” and has led the team in wins and strikeouts for several years – he will be irreplaceable for sure. I think I will have to scratch off the number 57 Twins jersey that’s on my Christmas list.