Updated: Jan 29, 2008, 5:29 PM

Vote: Would the Mets win with Johan Santana?



Would Johan Santana bring the Mets a championship?
Did the Mets just land the biggest catch of the offseason?

Reports have two-time Cy Young award winner Johan Santana heading to the Mets in exchange for speedy outfield prospect Carlos Gomez, minor league pitcher Philip Humber and two other minor leaguers. If confirmed, the deal will still be contingent on Santana passing a physical and agreeing to a contract extension with his new team.

The deal would seemingly radically alter the balance of power in the NL East, as the Mets had been headed to spring training with a potential rotation of Pedro Martinez, John Maine, Oliver Perez, Orlando Hernandez and Mike Pelfrey. But is it enough to vault them to a championship, and is it a good move for baseball?

What do you think of the deal, SportsNation? Give us your vote now!

  • 1) If the proposed Johan Santana trade to the Mets goes through, which team would be getting the better end of the deal?
  • 2) Would the acquisition of Johan Santana make the Mets the preseason favorites to win the 2008 World Series?
  • 3) How will Santana perform in 2008 if he is traded to the National League?
  • 4) Santana's strikeout and walk rates remained consistent in 2007, but his home run rate jumped significantly. What does this mean for his career going forward?
  • 5) If Santana is traded to the Mets, would too much of baseball's elite talent be concentrated on the East Coast?
  • 6) Is Santana worth a long-term (6- or 7-year) deal?
  • 7) Will Santana make the Hall of Fame?
  • 8) If Santana is traded, which high-profile Mets pitcher will end up with the better career?
  • 9) If Santana is traded, who would be the best pitcher in the National League?
  • 10) If the trade goes through, would the Twins be contenders in the AL Central?

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