Read: Santana Has Lost Velocity
Buster Olney reports in his blog for ESPN.com that Johan Santana‘s velocity is down 3-4 miles per hour from a couple of years ago – according to some talent evaluators. 
Olney further explains:
“He is short-arming the ball more than he has in the past — and this is after some red flags appeared in the physical examination he underwent before signing with the Mets. Sources say his shoulder showed some wear and tear, which is not unusual for a pitcher of Santana’s age. This is not to say Santana is not an effective pitcher now, but all of this information makes you wonder how effective he will remain during the course of his multi-year deal.”
…I can’t say that this is breaking news to me…i mean don’t most pitchers begin to lose velocity at some point in their career…at this point in the season, the only thing that matters is that johan continues to break up losing streaks…
