Santana Happy to be a Hawaiian

In a surprise move, the Honolulu Hawaiians acquired Johan Santana from Pocono for Asdrubal Cabrera. The move was unexpected as Santana had been previously untouchable in past off seasons. GM Stan Pietruska was looking for a lefty who could throw three games at Springfield and said "there was no better candidate than Johan." While we loved the future for Asdrubal, it was a move that had to be made when it was apparent that Santana was available.



Santana and his wife (seen above packing their car) are said to be thrilled for a chance to head west to work and play on the islands. Last year the big lefty was 14-15 with a 4.78 ERA in 248 innings and an alarming 41 homer runs. Despite the large "big fly" numbers, Pietruska had to make the move. "It's always difficult to throw a lefthander out there in strat. If you are going to do it, you better make him a good one." Santana will compete with Jair Jurrjens for the #3 slot behind Justin Verlander and Roy Oswalt. The 5th starter position will be a spring training camp decision.