Mets a joke with Johan, now Santana may start opening day

Johan Santana wants the ball Opening Day in Cincinnati, even if a more conservative schedule had been plotted by his pitching coach.

Jerry Manuel plans to comply with his ace's wishes, although Manuel maintains it's ultimately the manager's call.

Santana, slowed last week by elbow tightness, threw a 46-pitch bullpen session Wednesday and reiterated his intention to take the mound April 6 against the Reds. Continue

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[Rob]

No need to worry about Johan now, he'll be fine. We need to worry about the new name for Citi field. The name will go away now that the government owns it. I say it should be named Kranepool Field. Let's get it started!