Santana is peeved at some reports--his agent calls the Star-Trib.

• LaVelle Neal reports the Star-Tribune has been contacted by Johan Santana’s agent, Peter Greenberg:

"Greenberg said Santana is mad after reading reports that he’s ordered the Twins to trade him to either Boston or New York.

• “Johan told me to tell you that’s completely inaccurate,'’ Greenberg said. “He’s upset about that. He’s put no limitations on (Twins GM Bill Smith) to do his job.'’

Greenberg declined to confirm if Santana would waive his no-trade clause if he’s still with the Twins when the 2008 season starts. “That’s a long way away,'’ Greenberg said.

• I was reminded by a Twins official this morning that Smith and Greenberg have an excellent working relationship, which likely is a key factor during this critical point in trade talks."

From the Star-Tribune, "Twins Insider" by LaVelle Neal, "Santana Speaks (sort of) and Twins are Mad about Hanky-Panky," 12/3/07

• P.S. From the "Save Phil Hughes and Melky" perspective, I'm very happy to hear this. sm

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