Johan to Mets Helps Yanks

The Mets acquired Johan Santana today for four prospects. I personally could not be happier for this trade. Since the rumors started a month back I did not like what I was hearing. The Yanks would have to give up a lot for Johan. The first name, Phil Hughes, Yankee fans have heard about his potential as a staff ace for a long time. Melky looks like a legitimate MLB center fielder. The other names like Marquez or Jackson I did not want to give up either because they are legit prospects as well.

Santana going to the Mets also means that Boston won't have a one-two punch of Santana and Beckett which would be almost unbeatable.

Finally, this is good because Santana did not have too good of a year last year. He is 29 years old which isn't old, but isn't a 21 year old like Hughes. A record of 15-13 is not worth Hughes, Melky, and one prospect. Throw a likely 7 year deal worth around $140 million, its just not worth it. A rotation of Hughes, Joba, and Kennedy for the next 10-15 years will have a much bigger payoff then overpaying for Johana Santana.

For further information on this trade, check out this link: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3220894