New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana receives his gold glove award before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Shea Stadium in New York City on April 13, 2008. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo

New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana responds to questions during a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 in New York. New York acquired Santana from the Minnesota Twins for four prospects and

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Shea Stadium in New York City on April 12, 2008. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo

New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana (57) during game against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Citi Field in Queens, New York; April 5, 2012. Mets defeated Braves 1-0. (AP Photo/Tomasso

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New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana (57) during game against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Citi Field in Queens, New York; April 5, 2012. Mets defeated Braves 1-0. (AP Photo/Tomasso

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Shea stadium 2008 hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Shea stadium 2008 hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana (#57) during the game at Citifield. The Mets defeated the Braves 3-0. (Credit Image: © Anthony Gruppuso/Southcreek Global/ZUMApress.com Stock Photo - Alamy