Buzz: Quiet, but Critical Stage
According to Joe Christensen in the Star-Tribune, “The Johan Santana trade discussions have reached a quiet but crucial stage.”
…to be honest, i’m no longer asking questions…for a long while it seemed i was the only person writing that the Mets even had a chance, let alone were involved in talks…now, things are quiet, just like christensen said…of course, don’t underestimate the current media cycle in new york, and how it impacts the way other local teams fight for news…
“The Twins know what they can get,” writes Christense, “And they realize none of the packages will appease their fans.”
On Friday, in an interview with MetsBlog, AaronGleeman.com’s Aaron Gleeman had the following to say, when asked how he and other Twins may react after a trade…
“I think it’s gonna be tough no matter what, even if they get Hughes back or well-known guys like that. It’s gonna be a huge PR-hit, I can already see that, it’s already building – especially with Torii Hunter already leaving…It’s gonna be a big PR-hit either way, but I think people will be fine with the Mets package.”
In a post to his blog for the Star-Tribune, La Velle E. Neal III asks himself, “How can the Twins deal with the Mets,” who are offering four or five prospects, and no major-league talent.
According Neal, “One MLB scout I spoke with Sunday feels that the Twins should throw a prospect into the deal to get the Mets to add Martinez.”
