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There was a time when Santana was a steal

If and when he officially becomes a Met, Johan Santana will cost the team four good young prospects and upward of $150 million. Seems about right for a two-time Cy Young Award winner and perhaps the best pitcher in baseball.

The lefthander's value was a tad lower nine short years ago. Nine years ago, you could have gotten Santana for Jared Camp.

Who's Jared Camp? Exactly. Read on....

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