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Mets fans aren't the only people sitting around waiting to hear the news that the Mets have signed Johan Santana to a contract extension, completing the deal that sent the Cy Young winner to New York.

Out in Colorado Josh Fogg is paying very close attention to the proceedings. Fogg is a free agent this offseason, but you haven't heard his name mentioned very often. Josh hasn't heard his name much either, but that could be changing very soon. Now that the Twins have a possible spot in the rotation to fill, they wouldn't mind filling it with Fogg.

The winter free-agent market is starting to thaw for Josh Fogg. The Minnesota Twins contacted Fogg's agent Thursday, and appear serious about adding the veteran right-hander if the Johan Santana deal goes through with the New York Mets.

Fogg went 10-9 with a 4.94 ERA last season for the Rockies, earning the nickname "Dragonslayer" from teammates after beating aces Mike Mussina, Curt Schilling and Brandon Webb. Minnesota is looking to add an experienced pitcher to help stabilize its rotation behind Francisco Liriano.

I don't mean to slight Fogg, but if you're a Twins fan, that can't be all that comforting. "Who cares if we lost Johan Santana? We're getting Josh Fogg!" It doesn't exactly keep you warm during those cold Minnesota winter nights. Though I suppose he'll come in handy should a dragon start terrorizing the Twin Cities.