TWINS: The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported Sunday that a trade of pitcher Johan Santana, a Minnesota Twin since 2000, “is expected to occur within 10 days.” That matches a widely held industry belief that the Twins have every intention of moving Santana prior to the start of spring training.
The Mets appear to be the favorites. New York is willing to give up multiple prospects for Santana, who wants a six-year, $150 million extension in return for waiving his no-trade clause. The Mets have not relented on giving up minor-league outfielder Fernando Martinez in addition to outfielder Carlos Gomez and pitchers Deolis Guerra, Phil Humber and Kevin Mulvey.
The Twins tried to get the Los Angeles Angels involved in the Santana discussions, the Pioneer Press reported, but the pitching-heavy Angels are more focused on trying to upgrade their offense.
DODGERS: Catcher Mike Lieberthal has decided to retire after a 14-year big league career with the Phillies and Dodgers.
NATIONALS: Washington catcher Paul Lo Duca is scheduled to have surgery on his left knee today to repair a minor meniscus tear.
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