So it doesn’t look like the Yankees are going to trade for Johan Santana after all. According to reports, the Red Sox are in “serious” talks with the Twins. It sure would be uncomfortable for us Yankee fans if Santana goes to Boston. I still think the Yanks should make a deal if they can, but it’s hard to complain too much if they don’t, because I’m also interested in seeing how Hughes pans out.

I have to say that I love the Marlins-Tigers deal at least for aethetic reasons. The Tigers home uniforms are easily top five in the game, and arguably, the coolest uniforms, period. I think it’s nifty that Cabrera, the best right-handed hitter not named Pujols, Ramirez, or Rodriguez, will be playing for a good team with a great uniform. And how about the D-Train in Motown? Dontrelle with that royal “D” on his chest? That should be fun. And they are playing for Jim Leyland? What’s not to like if you are a Tigers fan? Of course, the deal makes the American League that much tougher than it already is. Jeez, think about it–Granderson, Polanco, Magglio, Cabrera, Sheff, and Guillen. That’s ill.