Santana or Haren?

With all of the talk about the sweepstakes for Johan Santana it is easy to overlook another All-Star pitcher that might get traded. Billy Beane may be looking to rebuild the Oakland A’s with some young players so Dan Haren could be traded. The A’s and Twins would require a young pitcher in return; either Buchholz or Lester and an additional player. Both teams are in need of a centerfielder so Coco could be part of either deal. When you compare the two pitchers their numbers are close but Santana gets the edge if you go by Baseball-Reference.com‘s 162 game average.

Haren 13-11 3.82 ERA 164 K’s

Santana 14-7 3.22 ERA 220 K’s

If the Red Sox can get either one of them by trading Lester and Coco they should make the deal but it is unlikely it will be that cheap।

Update: Twins want Ellsbury