October 17, 2008 Johan Santana was not named one of the three finalists for the NL Outstanding Pitcher of the Year award that is handed out by Topps and the Major League Baseball Players Association, according to the NY Post. The finalists where Tim Lincecum, CC Sabathia and Brandon Webb.
October 1, 2008 Johan Santana underwent surgery today to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to the NY Post.
September 30, 2008 Johan Santana, a favorite for the NL Cy Young award, would lock in a $25 million option for the 2014 season if he ends up with the hardware, according to Sports Illustrated.
September 29, 2008 Johan Santana has been named the NL Pitcher of the Month for September, according to the AP. He earned the honor by going 4-0 with a 1.83 ERA over six starts in the month.
September 27, 2008 Pitching on three days rest, Johan Santana threw a complete game shutout. He used 117 pitches to strike out nine and gave up just three hits as the Mets won 2-0 over the Marlins.
