Johan Santana

Santana Shows He Can Still Dominate

AP | RICK FREEMAN | Posted 05.27.2012

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NEW YORK — Johan Santana pitched a satisfying shutout and the Mets batters showed they can carry New York without needing David Wright to excel ...

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Santana Lifts Mets In Return

AP | MIKE FITZPATRICK | Posted 04.05.2012

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NEW YORK -- Johan Santana pitched five innings of two-hit ball in his long-awaited return from shoulder surgery and David Wright hit an RBI single to ...

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Mets: Addressing Doubts Concerning Johan Santana

Steven Hirsch | Posted 04.02.2012

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Steven Hirsch

Not having pitched a game since September 2, 2010 due to shoulder surgery, the beginning of the 2012 season will clearly be transition time for Santana as he adjusts to pitching in Major League situations again.

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Mets Pick Johan For Opening Day

AP | Posted 04.01.2012

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — After a spring full of injury-related news, finally some relief for the New York Mets: Johan Santana will start on openi...

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Len Berman | Posted 04.23.2012

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Len Berman

It ranks third, right behind "Win one for the Gipper" and "Tippecanoe and Tyler too." Mets manager Terry Collins says the message he wants to deliver is, "We're better than people think we are."

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Len Berman | Posted 10.03.2011

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Len Berman

Who needs the NBA? Having their players is just fine. Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant put on quite a show the other night at Harlem's famed Rucker Park. He scored a cool 66 points.

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Star Pitcher's Comeback Stalls

AP | By MIKE FITZPATRICK | Posted 10.03.2011

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NEW YORK -- Johan Santana's comeback from shoulder surgery has stalled. The New York Mets ace was scratched from his next scheduled rehab start becau...

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Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

The Jets, despite the labor dispute, continue to lead the league in quotes.

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Report: Attorney Rips ESPN For Revealing Identity Of Rape Accuser

tmz.com | 11/10/2010 3:30 PM PST by TMZ Staff   | Posted 05.25.2011

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ESPN is being called out by the attorney for the woman accusing New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana of rape ... accusing the network of "irresponsible...

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Mets: The Case for Bobby Valentine

Steven Hirsch | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steven Hirsch

The Mets do not need another easy going, laid back manager who will always be calm and collected no matter how bad things get. They need someone with fire and aggression.

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The Mets Lack Chemistry? Not Exactly

Steven Hirsch | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steven Hirsch

With the exception of the 1977 New York Yankees, have you ever heard of a winning team that didn't get along? Or a losing team that was always smiles in the dugout? I didn't think so.

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Mets Superstar Johan Santana Accused Of Rape

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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MIAMI — A Florida woman who accused New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana of rape is suing him after authorities declined to prosecute the case. ...

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Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

Me thinks the World Cup needs limited instant replay. England losing their tying goal yesterday against Germany, when it was clearly a goal, is inexcusable in this technological age.

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Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

OK, it wasn't exactly Mike Eruzione and the Miracle on Ice, but Landon Donovan's late goal against Algeria was one of the biggest goals in U.S. history.

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Two-Time Cy Young Winner Johan Santana Accused Of Sexual Battery

TMZ | Posted 05.25.2011

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TMZ has learned New York Mets star pitcher Johan Santana was accused in a police report of sexual battery that allegedly went down on a Florida golf c...

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The Reality of Hype

Steven Hirsch | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steven Hirsch

I believe I know the next unbelievable pitcher in Major League Baseball: Jenrry Mejia. At age 20, Mejia is ready to establish himself as one of the premier pitchers in the league.

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Areas of Improvement

Steven Hirsch | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steven Hirsch

The Mets have a relatively easy schedule in April, playing 16 of their first 22 games at Citi Field against average teams, at best.

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The New York Mess

Andrew Brill | Posted 05.25.2011

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Andrew Brill

When the season ended in disappointment in 2009, Mets fans were assured by the owner and Omar Minaya that they would be very active in the off-season to improve the team. They have been very active. The only problem: they didn't improve the team.

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Zack Greinke's Cy Young Award - Short-Lived Celebration in Kansas City?

Jon Lewin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jon Lewin

Baseball needs to figure out a way to give small-market teams more of a chance at retaining players of the caliber of Greinke, Santana, Sabathia and Lee.

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Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

Roger Federer and Dinara Safina are the #1 seeds for next week's U.S. Open. So I guess everybody doesn't know who the real # 1 is, Serena.

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Mets' Johan Santana To Have Elbow Surgery, Out For Year

AP | BEN WALKER | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Johan Santana needs surgery for bone chips in his left elbow and the star pitcher is out for the season, the latest blow to a New Yor...

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Meniscal Tears -- A Common Cause of Knee Pain

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano

Meniscal tears in young athletes can either be repaired or trimmed, but determining which is best is a complex decision-making process.

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Highest Paid New York Athletes (SLIDESHOW, POLL)

Huffington Post | David Vines | Posted 05.25.2011

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With nine major sports teams - most with deep-pocketed owners - New York is home to some of the best and brightest stars in their respective sports. ...

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