February 15, 2009
Santana-a-Rama
It was a magic day for Ervin Santana as he signed a four-year, $30 million contract with the Angels. That clears the Angels arbitration slate.
It's a great deal for Anaheim. If Ervin repeats his 2008 season, the Angels get that production cheap. If Santana reverts to pitching poorly on the road, then the money's just about right. It's a win for both sides, as neither needs to worry about arbitration again.