Looks like it will take more than 6/$120m to land Tex

by Ajax on Dec 10, 2008 10:57 AM PST Comment 41 comments

Two high-ranking baseball officials predicted that star free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira just might hit the reputed $200-million asking price.
At least two teams and perhaps more are believed to have already bid $160 million, and at least four teams still appear to be in the running. The Red Sox, Angels, Nationals and Orioles appear to be among the serious suitors for the switching-hitting star. Angels owner Arte Moreno told SI on Tueesday, "Teixeira's my guy,'' meaning he remained their top target.

Is it going to take 10 years/ $200m for Tex?

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not worth it

Hes great, but this team isnt dealing out 200 million in contracts. We were the best team in baseball last year without him, we’ll be fine this year without him. Hes going to Boston. Take the money saved from garland, frankie, and teix and extend both lackey and santana. Then make sure we SIGN all of our top draft picks, give them what they want. No more blowing high picks on kids who wont sign.

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 10, 2008 11:19 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

"We were the best team in Baseball last year"

So I guess not even MAKING it to the WS, let alone WINNING it, is irrelevant?

by SocalAngelFaninOC on Dec 10, 2008 12:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Best team in baseball

Strictly speaking, is determined by record.

At 100-62, we had the best record in baseball and were, conventionally, the best team in baseball.

Light Up That Halo!

by Clutch on Dec 10, 2008 12:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Strictly Speaking,

I think its time for another one of those WiFiHalo Hitler videos……..

by SocalAngelFaninOC on Dec 10, 2008 1:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i thought the "best team in baseball WITHOUT HIM" part was kinda obvious

which would lead the logical thinker to assume i was referring to our possessing the best record in baseball before the trade was made while casey was having a down year.

and we didnt win a series WITH teixeira either. My point being, the angels as a TEAM are always going to be good, with or without mark teixeira

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 10, 2008 1:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Look who's writing for Yahoo

Nationals extend offer to Texiera.

by ReggieBullits on Dec 10, 2008 11:44 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

If you go by what Tex said he's looking for...

…Washington is not an option.

Didn’t he say something about playing for a proven winner or for a team that will contend? (I suppose “team that will contend” can be broadly interpreted).

by Ajax on Dec 10, 2008 11:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

150 over 7 is not going to get that done

Nice work Jose! Getting a scoop!

Teixeira............Everything else can wait.

by hauldog on Dec 10, 2008 12:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Every rumor makes me more certain he is leaving

The East Coast “family reasons” bias is back and Arte is going to $200. Time to shift our focus I think.

by Wytelitning on Dec 10, 2008 11:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Each new “report” makes it look less and less likely. The unlikeliness of him resigning here compounded with the fact that we shipped off Kotch to get him is really starting to piss me off. Clearly the FO knew what they would be up against this offseason.

It would be different if things had gone the way they should have in October, but it is what it is and the fact of the matter is that U-Haul was nothing more than a monumental Halo dick tease.

by ReggieBullits on Dec 10, 2008 12:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

exactly why we

should get Dunn now before his price is too high so we,
“At least come out of there with more than just our dick in our hands”-Godfather

Terrorist plot to blow up Fenway? I'm okay with that

by Sinatrasratpack on Dec 10, 2008 3:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I was listening to MLB on XM

this mroning and while the guy who broke the CC to the Tankees for 7 years and $140M (Ken Rosenthal I beleive) reported that both the Angels and the Nats have offered Tex an 8 year $160M deal.

It is way overdue Arte. #5 needs to be retired by the Angels.

by BrianDowningFan on Dec 10, 2008 11:58 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

$200 million? Forget it. Time to move on. Or as The Soth says, "Turn the page."

by Fan Since 1981 on Dec 10, 2008 12:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Why

if it’s over 10 years, isn’t it the same as 4 yrs $80 million

by Seik1177 on Dec 10, 2008 1:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not at all. $200 million >>>>>>>>> $80 million

It isn’t the yearly average, it’s the total dollars at risk. That’s a huge chunk of money to tie up into one player. With long-term deals there’s always the risk that the player could be highly ineffective over the latter portion of the contract. But that liability is still on the books and drains resources that otherwise could have been used elsewhere. Think of it like the GMJ contract. Bet the Angels wished that had only been a 3 year deal instead of a 5-year anchor.

by Fan Since 1981 on Dec 10, 2008 2:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I believe he is worth the risk

He seems to be the type of player who is the professional hitter and from all reports I’ve seen his preparation is among the best in the game.

If Manny can still hit at 37, what leads you to believe that Tex is any different?

by Seik1177 on Dec 10, 2008 2:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

PONY UP FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!

10 years, 220 million. Do it Ninja!

by Chzburger Jones on Dec 10, 2008 2:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

wow... that's a lot

how about 9 years, $190MM and a vesting option for a 10th year?

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 10, 2008 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

umm

because he isn’t Manny. theres only 1 Manny and 1 Teix. no 1 is worth that risk. were not the Yanks. who knows how future revenue streams will look like? its still a team game. Phillies didn’t have any 20M/yr players.

by HALO_86 on Dec 11, 2008 11:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yes, your math is correct sir

but 28 + 4 and 28 + 10 do not = the same #

plus, backloaded contracts would make those years latter years (10-4) much more expensive than 80 / 4

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 10, 2008 2:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Texeira will

take who ever offers him the most money. They are all about the money. I do not care what they say to the media about the love or all that BS it is all the money. It is sad but true. In the end who ever gives him the 200 million will get him and that will not be the angels and it sucks, but hey life aint fair so you move on.

"Throw some CHED!"

by angelskid2210 on Dec 10, 2008 2:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The Players union agrees

Teixeira............Everything else can wait.

by hauldog on Dec 10, 2008 2:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly...

thats why CC signed for the 7/160 because the union pressured him to. It was the most he was gonna get from anybody and he took with their influence. Thats why the Yanks gave him that 3rd year opt out option because they know he does not want to be there and in a couple years 7 and 160 will be nothing compared to what will be getting thrown around.

"Throw some CHED!"

by angelskid2210 on Dec 10, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

bye Tex

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2008/12/teixeira-negoti.html
10 @ 20/y

Halo Hotline

by ScottD00 on Dec 10, 2008 3:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It's being reported that the Nats are at 8/180

Looks like the Nats are in very hot pursuit. 22.5 per is 4m more than Torii per year.

MLBTR

by Ajax on Dec 10, 2008 3:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

MLBTR

is now reporting that there is some BS involved in the reported offers from Baltimore and Washington. That’s at least something positive for us Halo fans to chew on.

by Chzburger Jones on Dec 10, 2008 4:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nats

8/160

Come on Ninja, go 161.

by ReggieBullits on Dec 10, 2008 6:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i hope

he loves it there. Nationals=Rangers for this generation.

by HALO_86 on Dec 11, 2008 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lets offer

More money less years and get it done. 7 years 170 with an option for a 8th

Terrorist plot to blow up Fenway? I'm okay with that

by Sinatrasratpack on Dec 10, 2008 4:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

9 yrs 183

thats it, if he doesn’t take that , Boras is crazy

"Halos Heaven All Time Saves Record Holder Genius Prognasticator."

by vlad IS my man on Dec 10, 2008 6:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i'd do it

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 10, 2008 9:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

5 Years, $500mm

There…….I said it.

Dale Gribble

by SocalAngelFaninOC on Dec 10, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Gotta' have Tex

If the Angels are going to win it all in 2009 (not just have the best regular season record) it’s going to take Texiera. This is the big bat that the fans have been promised for years. I’m willing to pay more for my nachos next year. Get it done Arte!

by 10 27 02 on Dec 10, 2008 7:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wait

i know i’m in the minority. IF were going to win it all in 09???i thought we had the best record in 08? i thought we already had Teix? we didn’t win. if he wants that type of money fine, move on. i want payroll flex over being the future Tigers of 09 FA

by HALO_86 on Dec 11, 2008 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mother FUCKERS

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8922020/Wednesday-MLB-winter-meetings-blog

11:54 p.m. — BoSox getting close with Teixeira?

by Sethy on Dec 10, 2008 10:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

my thoughts exactly

i’m effing scared now….

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 10, 2008 10:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

by vladtheimpaler on Dec 11, 2008 1:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

F-Manny

only way is short term.

by HALO_86 on Dec 11, 2008 11:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ESPNews is reporting

that the Angels have not yet made an offer…. take it for what it is.
but keep in mind that these are the same people broadcasting that the Red Sox are signing every big name out there.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 11, 2008 12:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs