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After bouncing around with the Royals and Braves over the last two seasons, Ervin Santana has reached an agreement on a contract with the Minnesota Twins.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. Santana Signs a 4-Year Contract
Yahoo’s Jeff Passan first reported the deal is worth $54 million over four years.
Source: Ervin Santana finalizing a four-year deal for around $54 million with Minnesota.
According to Pro Hardball Talk:
Last offseason Ervin Santana had so much trouble securing a multi-year contract after turning down a qualifying offer that he settled for a one-year, $14.1 million deal with the Braves.
2. Santana is From the Dominican Republic
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He signed with the Anaheim Angels as an amateur free agent in 2000. Other notable Dominicans who debuted in 2005 include: Edinson Volquez, Hanley Ramirez, Francisco Liriano, Edwin Encarnacion, Nelson Cruz and Robinson Cano.
3. Santana Will Turn 32 Tomorrow
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He was born on December 12, 1982, so this contract comes as an early birthday gift to him.
Ervin Santana: 4-yr/$55M deal with Twins; largest free agent contract in club history.
Santana: 14-10, 3.95 ERA last season with Braves
4. Santana Has Pitched 10 Seasons for the Angels, Royals and Braves
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He made his major league debut on May 17, 2005.
5. His Career Record is 119-100 with a 4.17 ERA
Santana has averaged 14 wins per season. He has won 16 games in a season twice (2006 and 2008) and won 17 games in a season once (2010). In 2008, Santana was an American League All-Star.
On July 27, 2011, Santana pitched a no-hitter in a 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers.
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Ervin Santana Signs With Twins: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know