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Mets desperately need a healthy Santana

Quick ReadUnlike a year ago at this time, you don't hear the Mets making any predictions about Johan Santana.

Mets pitcher Johan Santana throws a bullpen session

Photo credit: AP | Mets pitcher Johan Santana throws a bullpen session in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2012)

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.

Unlike a year ago at this time, you don't hear the Mets making any predictions about Johan Santana. Consider it a lesson learned after Santana's slow, painful fade to oblivion last season, when his projected return began in June, was extended to the All-Star break and then was pretty much scrapped.

So with pitchers and catchers scheduled to report Monday at Digital...

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