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Teixeira good fit for Yankees?

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On paper, few free agents this offseason will match skill set to needs of a team nearly as well as Mark Teixeira does with the Yankees. After Jason Giambi's walrus-on-skates act, the Yanks crave a first baseman who is more than a non-throwing statue. Teixeira is a two-time Gold Glover. Mark Connor, a pitching coach in Texas when Teixeira was a Ranger, said, Teixeira "is right there with [Don] Mattingly defensively." It is hard to find Yankees officials juiced up to chase Teixeira. Perhaps they don't want to give his agent, Scott Boras, further leverage. It is amazing how many executives say almost verbatim that: "Teixeira is the ultimate Boras client." Translation: Teixeira will go to the team that gives him the most. Period.

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Mark Teixeira, AP Mark Teixeira, AP
October 7, 2008  04:58 AM ET

When will the Yanks learn? You don't need to sign another high-priced infielder. Go after some pitching help....Your starters are old. And the bullpen needs major help. They don't need Tex.

October 7, 2008  05:46 AM ET

CASHman will probably tries to get Tex for Giambi..need some pitchers though past, Moose might retire and Pettite is not the same. Better look for some pitchers.

October 7, 2008  08:08 AM ET

If there is one position player to get, this is the one. But they got about $86 Mil coming off the rolls so yes they need a couple of SP as well.

October 7, 2008  08:18 AM ET

Tony,
You look awful.
Tex is a good fit for the Yanks but they need to be careful not to sign too many players to extended contracts. They'll end up in this boat again with a bnunch of guys who go down hill at the same time.

October 7, 2008  08:33 AM ET

Yanks need this position player. Then concentrate on pitchers like A.J.Burnett. Better to get
AL pitchers. Other openings are filled at low end or with trade. Need to start looking for a
young catcher to develop.

October 7, 2008  08:38 AM ET

Tony, you look like you've been raped by a band of cossacks. Here's hoping for your speedy recovery.

October 7, 2008  08:41 AM ET

JC I feel fine, but my image certainly leaves something to be desired. Yes your preaching to the choir my friend on the long term problems with the yankees, only this guy is not on roids. As I was saying on another thread, if there is one position player they need, it's this guy, any great centerfielders out there? but PITCHING as in starters, must be their priority. Nice if they can get two, in late twenties, 200 + innings capable, under 4 era. I'm not asking for much am I?

October 7, 2008  08:43 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Tony, you look like you've been raped by a band of cossacks. Here's hoping for your speedy recovery.

thanks atro. I certainly do not like red. Better dead than red. But I thought Boston was a blue city in a blue state. Fekkking commies..

October 7, 2008  08:50 AM ET
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Yanks need this position player. Then concentrate on pitchers like A.J.Burnett.

Burnett has GREAT stuff- but
the Yanks should stay away from him.....
he's always hurt0 thisis the first year (a contract year)
that he has eben healthy- we've been burned by pitching
WAY too much the last 8 years.....we need a proven horse
not another injury-prone guy

October 7, 2008  09:19 AM ET

I think all GM's should stay away from any client of Scott Boras.

October 7, 2008  09:22 AM ET

I am hearing rumblings of nice numbers but kind of an ARod player, if you know what i mean. Two Arods in the same lineup would not be helpful.

October 7, 2008  09:23 AM ET
QUOTE(#10):

I think all GM's should stay away from any client of Scott Boras.

Honorable in theory, but then more than 75% of MLB teams would have to field the local Jr. High roster.

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October 7, 2008  09:35 AM ET
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Better than none.....Tex WOULD be a good fit in NY.Gotta get someone to go to that New Billion dollar stadium.........

Certainly wouldn't look good in Boston. Doesn't really appear too comfortable in Fenway ...

October 7, 2008  09:38 AM ET

Huh, I thought Teixeira wasn't about money, that all he wanted was to win a championship. Oh say it ain't so. A Scott Boras client interested in money???

October 7, 2008  09:39 AM ET

Of course, Teixeira would want to scurry off like a rat after the supposed winners he is currently playing for right now got their butts kicked in the playoffs.

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October 7, 2008  09:43 AM ET

WHAT???? The Yankees are involved in high priced talent. Since when did the Yankees get involved with players that will ask over $100 million. And madhatter in response to your quote, the Yankees unfortunately will be in contention next year. So he could have the best of both worlds. Money and a Ring.

 
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