Tim Kurkjian on today’s ESPN.com chat was asked about the Mets and their chances at landing Johan Santana.

When are the Mets going to swoop in and pluck Santana away from the Twins?

Tim Kurkjian: That is a good question. To me the Mets need him even more than the Yankees need him, and much more than the Red Sox need him. But people around the game have been telling me for months that the Mets might not have what it takes to get Santana, unless they are willing to get rid of Reyes, and they are not going to do that from all indications. The Mets slide last year were due to a lot of factors, but none was bigger than their shortage of starting pitching. I do not know where Santana is going to go, but my guess would be that it is not going to be the Mets.

I might be able to shed more light on this Reyes thing soon. I’ve been poking around to see if the Twins really are still requiring Reyes to be part of a deal, as Mike Francesa keeps beating the drum on. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to share more of what I have heard.