Two general managers told the Boston Globe they believe the Mets are the front-runners for Johan Santana, if for no other reason because they need him the most. Mets GM Omar Minaya has to make a big splash, much as he did when he brought in Pedro Mart?nez, to make New York fans forget the horrible ending to last season. Pitcher Deolis Guerra and outfielders Carlos Gomez and Fernando Martinez are the names most often mentioned as trade possibilities for Santana. Of course, both GMs also pointed out that the Yankees or Red Sox are only a phone call away from getting it done.