During yesterday’s game, Johan Santana allowed no runs and two hits through four innings while striking out four of 15 batters.

For more on Santana’s day, read Jeremy Cothran in the Star-Ledger.

In the Star-Tribune, Joe Christensen talks with Santana about leaving Minnesota for New York.

Yesterday was the first time this spring that Brian Schneider was able to catch Santana in a game.

For more from Schneider, who let Santana call the shots, check out the Daily News.

Following the game, Santana told reporters he felt good, and that he is happy he was able to be more consistent with his pitches.

In the Daily News, Bill Madden talks with Red Sox GM Theo Epstein about the off-season scramble for Santana.

Epstein, among other comments, as quoted by Madden:

“It was portrayed that we were trying to drive up the price on the Yankees…Santana is certainly one of those players we were most interested in acquiring and we were willing to pay a significant price, contrary to reports that had us pulling out.  The Twins just thought the Mets’ offer was better.”

…gee, imagine that…go figure…

Lastly, Rick Peterson was a guest on XM’s The Show with Rob Dibble and Kevin Kennedy yesterday, and said:

“You watch his bullpen, the guy is so intense, he’s so committed - whether it’s a game or practice.  He’s a special individual, and with him and Pedro Martinez at the top of the rotation, I mean, that is just a pitching coach’s dream because they take it seriously.  And Johan is so cerebral it’s amazing.  He thinks on the mound about pitch sequences and situations and that on top of his talent makes him so great.”

…thanks to Peter Wade for the quote…