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08:11 AM ET 02.05 | Now more than two years removed from shoulder surgery, Johan Santana has been working out with the intention of joining Team Venezuela for next month's World Baseball Classic. [The] Mets plan to treat him like any other pitcher this spring. But insurance obstacles could prove prohibitive in his quest to compete on an international stage. Because Santana finished last season on the disabled list, the Classic must be willing to insure the $31 million remaining on his contract for him to compete. Even if Santana clears that hurdle, the Mets could ask him not to participate, as many teams do for older players -- particularly for pitchers, and certainly for pitchers with his recent history of arm trouble.

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February 5, 2013 08:16 AM ET

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They should...considering he couldn't get through last season....

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February 5, 2013 08:35 AM ET

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I would, but who am I!!!!!

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February 5, 2013 10:06 AM ET

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Send college players.

No, send high school players.

What! It's not an amatuer event?

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February 5, 2013 12:19 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:16 AM ET 02.05 by Sgt. Schultz

They should...considering he couldn't get through last season....

the injury rash its heavier than anything else,,,,

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February 5, 2013 12:20 PM ET

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santana has to be desperate to prove his unability to pitch in the long season,,,if he try"s to pitch in the WBC,, games,,

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February 5, 2013 12:49 PM ET

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Of course they should keep him out - no reason to say yes unless he agrees to amend his contract - which the MLBPA won't let him do. He is being paid as an ace - he was out last year - mid 30's - this is like asking do the astro's stink - very easy to answer

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February 5, 2013 01:32 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:35 AM ET 02.05 by Not4Nutten

I would, but who am I!!!!!

You are a Highly Intelligent Individual...

No matter what anyone else says about you :-)

TheBone

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February 5, 2013 02:04 PM ET

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Originally posted 09:01 AM ET 02.05 by TRUTH3.0

The WBC was a nice idea on paper but its proven to be a lame event pretty much like the NFL ProBowl

Yup

LittleE~BigMT fan

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February 5, 2013 08:43 PM ET

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I prohibit myself from the WBC...

...the best policy

Harrodsburg, KY

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February 6, 2013 01:59 PM ET

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wiseup: Santana has not been the same pitcher since his manager let him throw 145 pitches while throwing his no hitter. Since then his velocity dropped off and has had time on DL.