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New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana, left, and third baseman David Wright watch from the dugout during an exhibition spring training baseball game between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Braves won 2-1. New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana
FILE - In this March 17, 2013, file photo, New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana, left, and third baseman David Wright watch from the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Santana knows he won't be pitching when the Mets start their season April 1. He doesn't know when he'll take the mound again. The 33-year-old left-hander was scheduled to throw on flat ground from 90 feet Saturday, up from 60 feet a week ago. FILE - In this March 17, 2013, file
FILE - In this March 6, 2013, file photo, New York Mets manager Terry Collins, left, talks to pitcher Johan Santana before the Mets' exhibition baseball game against Venezuela in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Mets say Santana has injured his left shoulder again and likely will need surgery and miss the 2013 season. FILE - In this March 6, 2013, file
New York Mets manager Terry Collins, left, talks to starting pitcher Johan Santana before an exhibition baseball game against Venezuela, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. New York Mets manager Terry Collins
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, right, talks to bullpen coach Ricky Bones (25) before an exhibition spring training baseball game Detroit Tigers, Friday, March 1, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. New York Mets starting pitcher Joha
In this March 1, 2013, photo, New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana, right, talks to bullpen coach Ricky Bones (25) before the Mets' spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Mets say Santana has injured his left shoulder again and likely will need surgery and miss the 2013 season. In this March 1, 2013, photo, New Y
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana throws while working out before an exhibition spring training baseball game Detroit Tigers, Friday, March 1, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. New York Mets starting pitcher Joha
In this March 1, 2013, photo, New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana throws while working out before the Mets' spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Mets say Santana has injured his left shoulder again and likely will need surgery and miss the 2013 season. The two-time Cy Young Award winner missed the 2011 season following shoulder surgery in September 2010, then returned last year and pitched the first no-hitter in the team's history. He hasn't pitched in an exhibition game this year because of arm weakness. In this March 1, 2013, photo, New Y
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - FEBRUARY 21:(EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white. ) Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets poses for a photograph during spring training media photo day at Tradition Field on February 21, 2013 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - FEBRUARY 21:(E
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets poses for a photograph during spring training media photo day at Tradition Field on February 21, 2013 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - FEBRUARY 21:
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, left, tags non-roster invitee pitcher LaTroy Hawkins during a spring training baseball workout, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. New York Mets starting pitcher Joha
This is a 2013 photo starting pitcher Johan Santana of the New York Mets baseball team. This image reflects the Cardinals active roster as of Feb. 19, 2013, when this image was taken. This is a 2013 photo starting pitch
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) jokes around as teammate David Wright, center, is photographed by Chris Trotman during the team's photo day at spring training baseball, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. New York Mets starting pitcher Joha
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, left, photograph's ESPN reporter Adam Rubin during the team's photo day at spring training baseball, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. New York Mets starting pitcher Joha
New York Mets' pitcher Johan Santana is seen in a fielding drill during a MLB National League baseball Spring training workout in Port St Lucie, Florida February 18, 2013. New York Mets' pitcher Johan Santan
New York Mets' pitcher Johan Santana (L) leads the team for a warm up jog during a MLB National League baseball spring training workout in Port St Lucie, Florida February 17, 2013. New York Mets' pitcher Johan Santan
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, center, works on his pick-off move as position players warm up on a practice field during spring training baseball, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. New York Mets starting pitcher Joha
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana runs to a practice field during spring training baseball, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. New York Mets starting pitcher Joha
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, center, warms up with teammates during spring training baseball, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. New York Mets starting pitcher Joha
New York Mets non-roster invitee pitcher LaTroy Hawkings, top, grabs at starting pitcher Johan Santana in between sprint drills during the team's first pitchers and catchers workout at spring training baseball, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. New York Mets non-roster invitee pi
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana jogs during the team's first pitchers and catchers workout at spring training baseball, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. New York Mets starting pitcher Joha
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 22: General manager Sandy Alderson of the New York Mets speaks during a press conference to announce they will place pitcher Johan Santana on the disabled list for the rest of the season before the Colordado Rockies vs Mets game at Citi field August 22, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 22: General m
New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson speaks about pitcher Johan Santana during a news conference Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in New York. Santana is headed to the disabled list and not expected to pitch again this season. Alderson said Wednesday that the left-hander was going on the 15-day DL with inflammation in his lower back. New York Mets general manager Sandy
New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson speaks during a news conference about starting pitcher Johan Santana, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in New York. Santana is expected to miss the rest of the season. New York Mets general manager Sandy
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 20: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout during the game against the Colorado Rockies on August 20, 2012 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 20: Johan Sa
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 17: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets prepares to throw a pitch against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 17: Johan S
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 17: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals avoids a pitch by Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets during a game at Nationals Park on August 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 17: Bryce H
National League New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana throws in the first inning against the MLB Washington Nationals in Washington, August 17, 2012. National League New York Mets pitch
New York Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen (59), third baseman David Wright (5), starting pitcher Johan Santana, catcher Kelly Shoppach (6) and shortstop Ronny Cedeno (13) confer on the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-4. New York Mets pitching coach Dan Wa
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, in Washington. New York Mets starting pitcher Joha