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Posted: Monday, 06 July 2009 9:31AM

5 Questions for Johan Santana





mets@wfan.com

New York, NY (WFAN)  -- 1. Jimmy - NYC - Do you enjoy teaching the younger pitchers on the team? Pedro Martinez once said that he didn't feel comfortable talking about such things unless the other person asked him first. How do you feel?


2. Carlos - Houston, TX (originally from Elmhurst) - What are your thoughts on the pitch count? Do you wish that Jerry Manuel would let you pitch more complete games?


3. Michael - Middlesex, NJ - What has it been like to pitch in Citi Field? It seems like a great pitcher's park. Do you enjoy pitching there?


4. Rob - Jackson, NJ - What aspect of your change up do you think is most importand - grip, arm speed or location?


5. Louis - New Haven, CT - Is playing in New York what you expected when you signed with the Mets?


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