LAS VEGAS -- None of the offers for star free-agent first baseman,Mark Teixeira, who is represented by Scott Boras, have become public yet, beyond the long-running speculation that Teixeira's likely to be the big winner this winter at $160 million over eight years.
However, word is gathering that the Red Sox are one of the most aggressive pursuers of Teixeira, with several executives predicting he may wind up there. They don't seem to be the most obvious team for Teixeira, as they have Kevin Youkilis at first base, and even if Youkilis should move over to third base, they have 2007 World Series hero Mike Lowell stationed there. However, the Red Sox are believed to be enamored with Teixeira. Although it would be impossible to repeat it exactly, the Red Sox hope that pairing David Ortiz with Teixeira would replicate the fearsome middle of the order they had for years with Ortiz and Manny Ramirez.
As for pitching, Boston met on Monday with top free agent starters CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, but one person suggested the Sabathia meeting was more a "head fake'' than anything and said Teixeira is more Boston's style ibecause there's less risk that goes along with an in-shape position player.
The incumbent Angels plus the Yankees, Nationals and Orioles appear to be among other strong pursuers for Teixeira, who also received inquiries from the Giants, Mariners and others.
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