Mets Santana

The Mets are holding their collective breath today as Johan Santana is going to throw off a mound as a test of his left elbow which had surgery late last season. Saying the Mets need Santana to be healthy is as much of an understatement as saying, “Brett Farve has trouble making up his mind.” Last year Santana had an ERA of 3.13, with a 13-9 record and 146Ks. He was nearly untouchable until his elbow problems crept in. Until that time he was one of the few bright spots on the Mets team. When he’s healthy he is a true number 1 pitcher.  Read more... (462 words, estimated 1:51 mins reading time)