Teixeira deal appears imminent -- but with whom?

2009-09-09T16:11:15-04:00

Things appear to be heating up in the Mark Teixeira talks, and baseball people believe now that Teixeira will have a new team before Christmas. The Angels' decision Sunday to drop out of the derby seems to have crystallized things for Teixeira, the 28-year-old first base star who's choosing between the Red Sox, Nationals and Orioles, and perhaps the Yankees. The likely deal is expected to be for close to $180 million, though the final figure depends upon which team Teixeira selects. The Red Sox, disappointed when they failed to make a deal with Teixeira late last week, are still viewed as the favorite by most executives on other teams, though it's not known whether that's inside information or guesswork. While most free agents tend to take the highest offer, there's skepticism that a player of Teixeira's stature would choose teams like the Nationals or Orioles, who appear to be at least a couple years away from contention. The Red Sox are clearly still involved in talks, even after owner John Henry said they were "not going to be a factor'' after a meeting requested by Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein at Teixeira's Dallas-area home. Teixeira deal appears imminent -- but with whom?

2008-12-23T12:40:37-05:00

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2008-12-22T21:07:36-05:00

2008-12-23T17:10:03-05:00

pepsiglen

Bel Air 641695

247 I am so tired of hearing how Tex wants to play for a winner--all he is doing is trying to squeeze the last dollar he can. If it was only about winning a ring he could have already signed with the Red Sox or Yankee's as one or both should win in a 6 to 8 year time frame. Keep in mind this money hungry man made in salary alone from 2003 thru 2008 36,000,000 plus I believe he had a signing bonus in the $5,000,000 range when he first sign a pro contract. Keep it up middle-class fans-just make the greedy player's even more rich. Pepsiglen 3754230

2008-12-22T21:58:30-05:00

Redsox Tradition

No City 640739

17 It seems that Teixeira will sign with the Red Sox to play for a winning organization and the leagues best Manager. The Yanks will sign Ramieriz for $75 million who will behave for the first few months then take August off for his annual vacation. Varitek with resign with the Red Sox. Now we root for the Jets to win on Sunday so that the Pats will make the playoffs again. Life is good in Boston. 3742453

2008-12-23T16:15:33-05:00

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yankees66

Cape May Court House 628332

It seems that Teixeira will sign with the Red Sox to play for a winning organization and the leagues best Manager. The Yanks will sign Ramieriz for $75 million who will behave for the first few months then take August off for his annual vacation. Varitek with resign with the Red Sox. Now we root for the Jets to win on Sunday so that the Pats will make the playoffs again. Life is good in Boston.

246 Life was good in Boston!!! 3753245

2008-12-23T16:04:13-05:00

AJspar

Bronx 641525

245 Is there anybody alive out there. 3752951

2008-12-23T15:45:36-05:00

AJspar

Bronx 641525

244 Did i tell everyone where Tex wanted to be. New York, New York. So nice they had to name it twice. 3752605

2008-12-23T15:44:19-05:00

AJspar

Bronx 641525

243 MERRY CHRISTMAS YANKEE EMPIRE. OHHH BAAAAAAAABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3752585

2008-12-23T15:31:04-05:00

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TampaStateofMind

Tampa 631953

242 i think i can honestly say now that the yankees are buying a championship, and they probably only wanted tex to screw the sox over but winnin on paper doesnt equal actual results we'll see 3752238

2008-12-23T15:23:42-05:00

AJspar

Bronx 641525

241 Will everyone just lighten up, just fooling with everyone. Have a sense of humor. GEEZ!!!!!!!!!! 3752125

2008-12-23T15:10:11-05:00

http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/635/949/thumb/cheerwk5-feature.jpg 746 CA

Southern Cal

San Diego 636589

You just don't understand.

237 Oh ok. I know its a very complicated issue and its tough to understand why the Yankee fans deserve every major league all star more than every other city does. 3751830

2008-12-23T15:20:38-05:00

AJspar

Bronx 641525

Oh ok. I know its a very complicated issue and its tough to understand why the Yankee fans deserve every major league all star more than every other city does.

240 I never said we need to sign all free agents. Just the ones who we feel would fit nicely on our team. I DID say i want no part of Manny. I love baseball. It was awesome what the Rays did this year but when you live in a large city with the great resources that we have you expect the best. BY THE WAY THE YANKEES JUST SIGNED TEXIERA. 3752061

2008-12-23T15:08:40-05:00

AJspar

Bronx 641525

Great post. The Yankee fans seem to think the world revolves around them and I think you summed up how a lot of people feel.

236 Stop griping!!!! Is Birmingham next to Forrest Gumps hometown of Greenbow. Just curious. 3751841

2008-12-23T15:14:12-05:00

http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/407/232/thumb/Becki_Haines_35.jpg 2963 TN

Lou Dobbs 11

Hermitage 407672

Stop griping!!!! Is Birmingham next to Forrest Gumps hometown of Greenbow. Just curious.

239 Another elitist type comment from a New Yorker. Youre the reason everyone hates NY and you cant even figure that out. 3751877

2008-12-23T15:08:40-05:00

AJspar

Bronx 641525

Great post. The Yankee fans seem to think the world revolves around them and I think you summed up how a lot of people feel.

236 Stop griping!!!! Is Birmingham next to Forrest Gumps hometown of Greenbow. Just curious. 3751841

2008-12-23T15:11:50-05:00

http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/593/954/thumb/Dodger_fan_1.jpg 544 AL

B.I.S.P.

Birmingham 594594

Stop griping!!!! Is Birmingham next to Forrest Gumps hometown of Greenbow. Just curious.

238 I see your public school education didnt do a very good job with Geography. Maybe you can go back and take a refresher course with half of your other graduates. 3751869

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Things appear to be heating up in the Mark Teixeira talks, and baseball people believe now that Teixeira will have a new team before Christmas. And a deal could be finalized as early as Tuesday. The Angels' decision Sunday to drop out of the derby seems to have crystallized things for Teixeira, the 28-year-old first base star who's choosing between the Red Sox, Nationals and Orioles, and perhaps the Yankees. The likely deal is expected to be for close to $180 million, though the final figure depends upon which team Teixeira selects. The Red Sox, disappointed when they failed to make a deal with Teixeira late last week, are still viewed as the favorite by most executives on other teams, though it's not known whether that's inside information or guesswork. While most free agents tend to take the highest offer, there's skepticism that a player of Teixeira's stature would choose teams like the Nationals or Orioles, who appear to be at least a couple years away from contention. The Red Sox are clearly still involved in talks, even after owner John Henry said they were "not going to be a factor'' after a meeting requested by Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein at Teixeira's Dallas-area home. The Nationals also are heavily involved in negotiations with the Severna Park, Md., native. The Orioles are believed to be talking to Teixeira, as well. Meanwhile, the Red Sox's archrival, the Yankees, remain the wild card. It was uncertain Monday night whether the Yankees have jumped back into the bidding, although they did spend the weekend considering whether they should try to make room on their payroll for the star first baseman. The Yankees remain interested in Teixeira but have payroll considerations after spending $243.5 million on frontline pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, and they apparently want to keep any deal at only slightly more than the $161 million given to Sabathia. 34981 http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/100/64/thumb/Heyman_Jon.png 0 NY

Jon Heyman

New York 10084