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January 2019 – Adkins on Sports
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Johan Santana's top 10 career moments
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Johan Santana elected to Twins Hall of Fame
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Hall of Fame case: Johan Santana Koufax-like, but not for long enough
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2004 ALDS, Game 1: Twins @ Yankees
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Johan Santana's No-Hitter (Cardinals vs. Mets, 6/1/2012
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On this day in 2004, Johan Santana was unanimously named the AL Cy
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Ode to a Pitcher: Johan Santana, Game 1 2004 ALDS – Adkins on Sports
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Johan Santana's Contract: I'd do it all again - Amazin' Avenue
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Johan Santana's No-Hitter (Cardinals vs. Mets, 6/1/2012
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2004 ALDS, Game 1: Twins @ Yankees
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2004 ALDS, Game 1: Twins @ Yankees