Halos listening to offers : According to the New York Post, after the Angels acquired C.J. Wilson they are now willing to listen to offers regarding SP Ervin Santana. Santana is owed $11.2 million this season, and according to the report the Yankees are not crazy about Santana. (Updated 12/11/2011)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Just because the Yankees aren't too high on Santana, that doesn't mean other teams won't be interested in adding the starter. He finished with a record of 11-12 with a 3.38 ERA last year. Santana finished his season with three losses in his last four starts. Santana struck out 178 batters over 228 2/3 innings over 33 starts and had four complete games for the Angels, including a no-hitter. Fantasy owners would like the 28-year-old to be a little more consistent next season and so will the Angels. Even if he gets moved, Santana will be worth taking on Draft Day in the mid-to-late rounds. (Updated 12/11/2011).
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Ervin Santana got stronger as the season went on in 2011 and ended up having a bounce-back campaign for the Angels. He went 3-8 with a 4.08 ERA over his first 17 starts, but something clicked in July and he would end up going 8-4 with a 2.74 ERA over his final 16 outings. He posted a 1.17 WHIP during that stretch and pitched a no-hitter against the Indians on July 27. While his wins fell from 17 in 2010 to 11 last season, the right-hander posted a career best 3.38 ERA and recorded his most strikeouts since 2008. Santana lines up as the No. 4 starter in Los Angeles -- behind Jered Weaver, Dan Haren and C.J. Wilson -- and has shown over the last two seasons that he has his place in Fantasy. Consider Santana a viable option in mixed leagues on Draft Day, but wait until the middle rounds to scoop him up. (Updated 1/11/12)