Read: Santana’s Deal, Impact on League
According to multiple reports, John Santana 
will earn a total of $19 million next season, $20 million in 2009, $21 million in 2010, $22.5 million in 2011, $24 million in 2012, and $25.5 million in 2013.
The Mets hold a team option worth $25 million for 2014, or can buy out the contract in exchange for $5.5 million.
Santana also has a full no-trade clause.
…based on history, i’m fairly certain that the day will come when Mets fans believe this contract is a problem, but, fact is, it had to happen…and there was no getting around it…and i’m happy with the way it all turned out…
In a post to his blog for ESPN, Peter Gammons wrote…
“In the National League East, where the Phillies and Braves are very good and very aggressive, the Mets now have what no one else has: the best pitcher on the planet.”
…the Mets will hit opening day with both santana and Pedro Martinez, coupled with the 15–win duo of John Maine and Oliver Perez…last season, santana was on the Twins, and martinez was on the disabled list through five months…this coming year, both are in Queens and both will be healthy…that’s a huge, huge upgrade, which, oddly enough, i actually feel is being understated by most people…
To learn more about Santana the person, less the pitcher, check out two outstanding, the first by Jack Curry in the New York Times, and the second by Christian Red in the Daily News.
To hear how Santana could effect the rest of baseball, such as the Yankees and the NL East, watch ESPN.com’s Buster Olney by clicking the play button below…
