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JEFF BIGGS: Angels Make Teix 8 Year Offer

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I am currently listening to Jeff Biggs (pictured) on AM 830, and he is reporting that the Angels have an 8 year offer out to Mark Teixeira. This report came straight from Angels GM Tony Reagins. No financial terms have been released, but there is a confirmed 8 year deal out!

Will Tex come here for 8 years? Has anyone come close to that offer, because as far as I've seen, 8 confirmed years is the longest deal.

What are your thoughts?

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Confirmed

Heard this listening online as well. Solid.

by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Dec 12, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

he's said it quite a few times

i’m effing stoked!!!

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

and indeed it was

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 10:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

and thanks for the editing, btw

i was trying to throw this thing together as fast as i could.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 10:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Confirmed also listening x2

I think we landed him, I absolutely doubt anyone will surpass this.

I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....

by PhiSlamma on Dec 12, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

careful sailor..........

its not a done deal yet

PIPE DREAM: Jim Harbaugh for the Bills next head coach.

by norcaliangelsfan on Dec 12, 2008 9:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

any links?

Mr Moreno,
Please re-sign Tex.
Sincerely yours,
Halo fans everywhere

by anaheim angels on Dec 12, 2008 9:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

no, we're all just listening to the show live online.

that’s how i heard it.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

link to that?

Mr Moreno,
Please re-sign Tex.
Sincerely yours,
Halo fans everywhere

by anaheim angels on Dec 12, 2008 9:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

Mr Moreno,
Please re-sign Tex.
Sincerely yours,
Halo fans everywhere

by anaheim angels on Dec 12, 2008 9:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

wow

Id imagine we’ve made our “take it or leave it” offer if this is actually true.

Its us or Boston. Do the red sox really go 8 years on a player? Thats really not their MO

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 12, 2008 9:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

umm

when did the new ownership/management take over, because Manny was 8 yrs.

by HALO_86 on Dec 13, 2008 1:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I just heard it on the radio.......

Eight years but how much money?

Recipient of the 2008 "The Iron Man" award from scottnak of Halos Heaven!

by 44FAN on Dec 12, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

not released

that’s for sure not Ninja’s style.

as long as it’s at least a 8 yr/$160MM deal, i think he signs.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He just said they don't know how much $ but "we will know sooner than later"

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by 44FAN on Dec 12, 2008 9:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i think he's in decision making mode now

i doubt it’ll take much longer…. from everything i’ve read, Tex wants this to be over soon.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You should call in to the radio station and ask Jeff what else he knows and who he heard this from.

Recipient of the 2008 "The Iron Man" award from scottnak of Halos Heaven!

by 44FAN on Dec 12, 2008 9:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Call in the show. Ask him about the Peavy deal or something.

Recipient of the 2008 "The Iron Man" award from scottnak of Halos Heaven!

by 44FAN on Dec 12, 2008 9:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

naw i'm good

thanks though. :)

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You get a gift card for calling in. LOL

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by 44FAN on Dec 12, 2008 9:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

here

http://www.halosheaven.com/2008/12/12/691271/dec-12-mike-digiovanna-of

Mr Moreno,
Please re-sign Tex.
Sincerely yours,
Halo fans everywhere

by anaheim angels on Dec 12, 2008 9:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

im still skeptical

i think it was speculation

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hey

can we get a link to the radio station PLEASSE

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

link

click up top

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

swwwwwwwwwwwwweeeet

thanks man

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 9:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

yup

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

well

it should be a little bit more than 160 MM

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 9:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i'd imagine so

i’d think it’s at least $165MM, but who knows?

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

id guess 8/175

8/160 seems like it could easily be matched by Washington or Boston. I think wed have to a premium to get him to come West, which sucks but probably is true

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 12, 2008 9:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i'd love that

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What time did you guys here this at

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 9:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

a little after 9 pm

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

im guna say 170-175mm

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

DAMN YOU JUNEEEEE

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 9:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

hahahahaha

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 9:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i have this bad feeling

that this is just gonna get my hopes back up to get crushed again.

id spent the last week getting comfortable with mark leaving, now this is gonna make me think hes back. He better!

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 12, 2008 10:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

all i have to say is

NO ON MANNY! not unless we can get him for 40-45/2. Anything else is no go. Rather Dunn for 45-50/4

Mr Moreno,
Please re-sign Tex.
Sincerely yours,
Halo fans everywhere

by anaheim angels on Dec 12, 2008 10:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

YES ON MANNY......Damn It!

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 9:05 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i think he will sign

and we will put morales at dh and ssign dunn or burrel

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 10:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i dont think we can afford another bat if we get him on an 8 year deal

we need to extend lackey and possibly leave room for Vlad if he bounces back…

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 12, 2008 10:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

sign Dunn for LF

and the outfield merry-go-round goes – Dunn in LF/DH, Vlad in RF/DH, KMo in LF/RF/DH

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 10:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

second. And absolutely no on Burell

A Dunn/Vlad/Morales LF/RF/DH carousel would be awesome

Mr Moreno,
Please re-sign Tex.
Sincerely yours,
Halo fans everywhere

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

Manny is the missing link

however if AFTER the Halos make a run at Manny and he declines, then go after Dunn. I will not complain about having Dunn on the team.

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 9:07 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

I will be more that happy to see this happen. now who is going to be our fifth starter? Mose?

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 10:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Peavy, for the love of god peavy please!

I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....

by PhiSlamma on Dec 12, 2008 10:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hahahaha

yesssssss

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 10:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

curios.

how many people here feel the need to sign Peavy because of the Yanks signing CC & AJ

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 9:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

if not him

maybe Adenhart?
maybe they sign someone cheap like Randy Johnson?

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 10:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Randal for 1 year!

I have this funny feeling that Peavy will end up like Escobar, only more costing more money.

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 9:10 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Reagins

showing some balls. I’m so happy Stoneman resigned.

by Chzburger Jones on Dec 12, 2008 10:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

amen, sir

amen.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 10:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Stoneman

Although I am happy that Regains shoots for the big move, let’s not forget who brought us our first ring.

by lackey41 on Dec 13, 2008 12:54 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Reagins.....I don't think so.

The news I heard was that Artie was dealing directly with Boras on this one.

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 9:12 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I read as well

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Specializing in maniac-ball since 2000

by halofan4life on Dec 13, 2008 10:47 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Adenhart is ready, im confident is mose… no one else has faith in him?

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 10:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i'm slowly warming up

he showed some good stuff around the All-Star Break.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 10:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Moseley

is way too inconsistent. And I think his upside is a decent 4th or 5th starter. I think he’d make a solid middle reliever though. He seems to do better in that role. Maybe because there is less pressure.

by Chzburger Jones on Dec 12, 2008 10:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

truth.

maybe Loux shows up in spring training?
who cares at this point…. let’s worry about that later!

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 10:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i think

mosely is perfect for 4 innings. whether this helps or not, who knows…

www.13stoploss.com

by feNOMINAL on Dec 12, 2008 10:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Moseley should be our 5th start

his last 6 starts of last year

4/26/08 @ Tigers 5 IP 3 runs 5k’s 2bb

7/13/08 @ A’s 5.1 IP 2 runs 4K’s 1bb

9/05/08 @ WSox 1.1 4 runs 0k’s 2bb

9/10/08 NYY 5 IP 2 runs 6k’s 3bb

9/20/08 @ Rangers 5 IP 3 runs 3k’s 1bb

9/25/08 @ Mariners 5 IP 2 runs 3k’s 1bb

Yes these are cherry picked stats but the team went 4-2 in these starts. That said I do think he needs to throw more strikes but I think he can be consistent given the opportunity.

One thing is for certain he is a CRAPPY relief pitcher

by Seik1177 on Dec 13, 2008 12:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If it's a take it or leave it deal, it's gonna be a good one

Let’s go Arte

Do you know why Chuck Norris has no hair on his balls? Hair doesn't grow on steel.

by vlad IS my man on Dec 12, 2008 10:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

If you were Ninja and text says no what are you doing first…

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 10:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i wouldnt be surprised to be honest

and i wouldnt be that disapointed either. When you factor in the contract length and money commitment, theres pros and cons to both him staying and going

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 12, 2008 10:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Concur

If Tex goes to another American League team, than we can boo him and throw monopoly money at him everytime he shows his face in Mannyheim stadium.

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 9:14 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

disagree

Trying is great, its expected. I will be extremely disappointed if they fail to sign Tex

You are what you type.

by rjcicc on Dec 13, 2008 1:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

even when its getting to the point of being really risky?

exceeding our 8 year offer is probably not in the best interest of the Angels. This is a franchise that models itself after the Atlanta braves, they of the 11 straight division titles or whatever.

Longevity is achieved through looking ahead, not dwelling solely on the present. Worse yet, if you go heavy on the future and fail, not only did you not get what you wanted NOW, but you’ve made it extremely difficult for the future.

8 years is probably as long as our team can go. Having to pay teixeira 24 million in 2017 isnt going to be that cool if hes not effective, injured or both.

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 13, 2008 4:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't want the Angels to be modeled after the Braves

Sure they got 11 straight division titles or whatever. But, they only got one championship in that time. I was very disappointed with the Angels’ 08 season. 100 regular season wins, but only one postseason victory. If that happens again next year it will be even more frustration.

by 10 27 02 on Dec 13, 2008 4:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i agree, i think we all have collective blue balls

but im just scared we(myself included) might be starting to take the success for granted. Its easy to say wed take 5 losing seasons for 1 ring now, but thats because we’re not in the middle of sucking.

Im a raider fan in football and can say wholeheartedly in hindsight that 10 years of .500 play would have made the team more satisfying to me than 3 great ones and 7 humiliating ones. Those good years were so long ago that they dont mean anything anymore.

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 13, 2008 4:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

agree

look at the freakin Marlins. how lucky are those 20,000 die hard fans to have 2 championships, but with all
those losing seasons inbetween. i don’t want to be like that. of course it sucks that the Braves only won 1, but success is better then losing.

by HALO_86 on Dec 13, 2008 5:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If..

We can manage to re-sign Tex , then I would be more open to signing Dunn. No Tex, then I hate to say that Manny should be a priority. And again I really ain’t feeling the Manny vibe.

YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....

by halofolife on Dec 12, 2008 10:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ahhhhh....that's alright.

Don’t hate Manny. LOVE MANNY !!!

Manny is just a loveable laidback (dare I say Irie) ball crushing dreadlocked rasta mon’.

I can picture all the kiddies at the stadium with their dreadlock rally monkeys.
Those who love to hate Manny. Well, how about just loving our Manny.

Artie & Tony: Manny & Tex, “F” the Rest ! ! !

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 9:20 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

allow me to steal a rhyme for ya'lls

and it goes a little something like this:

Manny Manny Manny Maaannny………Maaannnnny!
Manny Manny Manny Maaannny………Maaannnnny!
Manny Manny Manny Maaannny………Maaannnnny!

Some teams gotts to have him.
Some teams really needs him.
Some teams, Some teams, Some teams talk bad things ’bout him.

Repeat 1st chorus:

The Angels, gotts to have him
The Halos, really needs him
They will, they will, they will win Rings with him!!

Manny, Manny, Manny……MAAAAANNNNNNY !
Manny, Manny, Manny……MAAAAANNNNNNY!

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 12:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

calm down chief

it’s not gonna happen

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 13, 2008 12:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

off season bordom setting in...

to your point, I say that if Artie can pull it off and feel comfortable with the deal, it will get done.

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 12:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

o besides crying

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 10:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

oh yeah

figure out the reply button.
it makes these things much easier.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 10:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

gotcha

:)

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 10:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

there ya go! :P

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 10:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

going to bed ….. let me wake up to teix being a halo …. AMEN

your time is now our time

by teedme2 on Dec 12, 2008 10:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

SANTA CLAUS

I haven’t been the greatest little boy in the World but I promise I can change. All I need is a Mark Teixeira!

by Chzburger Jones on Dec 12, 2008 10:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

well at least if nothing else

Boston will have to make a gigantic offer to get teix and we’ll get their draft picks (SUCKERS)

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 12, 2008 10:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

haha good call

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Dec 12, 2008 11:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Please please please please please please please please please please please please...

…I mean, I know I’ve had a lot of tequila tonight, but I’m beginning to think it might happen.

Please?

I don't know...I'm makin' this up as I go.

by ArkAngel on Dec 12, 2008 10:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WAIT WAIT WAIT

I just had a thought. This is very un-Reagins like. Is this a bluff move? Is Reagins playing Boras game? Seeping out a rumor he offered an 8 year deal to make the BoSux sweat it out? Or…something.

I cant believe this, Im sorry. I think this is some Ninja shit that is way over our heads.
 There is more to this. This shit is gettin conniving…

by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Dec 12, 2008 11:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

pressure on Boras?

to accept it perhaps? Maybe itll force an a-rod where tex walks away from boras for rejecting it and negotiates it himself (he could actually make more money if he signed for less and did away with the agent fee)

Mr Moreno,
Please re-sign Tex.
Sincerely yours,
Halo fans everywhere

by anaheim angels on Dec 12, 2008 11:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The only pressure Boras feels

 is the money bulging in his wallet.

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 9:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What's the hold up?

 Either they are going over the details of the contract as we speak or TEX Iis waiting for Boston to respond. Reagins did say this offer was made sometime during the winter meetings.

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

What the Holdup is .........GREED!

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 9:22 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Tex

Although signing Tex would be a huge signing, I think its too early to be calling it the biggest in Angels history. I’d say the Vlad one was the biggest and helped usher in a new era of Angels baseball.

by lackey41 on Dec 13, 2008 1:00 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If the Halos sign Tex

what it really means is that the Halos have the cash to keep up with skanks & sux. My only concern with this is that Tex stays healthy. There better be alot of clauses in this contract and Tex better have to take some tough physicals before the beginning of each season to make sure he didn’t injure himself in the offseason.

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 9:27 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i already had a great night

with some drinking with pals and all. but jeez this just took the cake. i get to go to bed a happy man now. especially since its a big f u to those bastards in bashtin too.

by linkbruin on Dec 13, 2008 3:24 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

You know

you are setting yourself up to feel like complete shit if he doesn’t sign. I’m still afraid he might be willing to take a little bit less to play out East.

by Chzburger Jones on Dec 13, 2008 3:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That is a realistic fear

Sad to say.

I don't know...I'm makin' this up as I go.

by ArkAngel on Dec 13, 2008 3:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah but you cant be pessimistic the whole time

its a psychological move as well. we too can throw around the big bucks, and we’re lettting other teams know it. even if we dont get tex, thats a decent consolation.

by linkbruin on Dec 14, 2008 1:00 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Consolation?

Our consolation for not getting one of the best players in the game at a position we have a near-total vacancy is that other teams will know we have money???

Dude. That’s not nearly enough.

I don't know...I'm makin' this up as I go.

by ArkAngel on Dec 14, 2008 10:46 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

maybe immediatelty, but long term its good

if tex doesnt pan out, we’ll find a good option. of that im sure.

by linkbruin on Dec 14, 2008 1:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

LA Times linkage
The Angels have offered an eight-year contract to Mark Teixeira, general manager Tony Reagins said Friday night. The contract would be the longest and richest in club history. The value could almost double the previous club record, the $90 million guaranteed last year to Torii Hunter.

Reagins declined to provide the value of Teixeira’s offer. The Angels are believed to have offered at least $160 million, matching or exceeding the highest offer so far reported for Teixeira.

link

by Ajax on Dec 13, 2008 9:17 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

If Tex signs,

who’s going to make up the new HH shirts with Tex’s face on a Million dollar bill with “In Panthers We Trust”.

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Dec 13, 2008 9:24 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Well...I'm awake

And it hasn’t happened yet. Pretty sure the tequila happened though. Ow.

I don't know...I'm makin' this up as I go.

by ArkAngel on Dec 13, 2008 11:09 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

Great job reading between the lines

by Seik1177 on Dec 13, 2008 12:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That sucks.

Only 3 rings?

White trashin' the 909

by Red114 on Dec 14, 2008 12:10 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

the guys on ESPN dont seem to think the 8 year deal is that impressive

tim kurkjskaoijan or whatever his name is doesnt see it even putting us ahead of the red sox. He thinks 180 million will be required. To put that in perspective, its more than twice the contract we gave Vladimir Guerrero.

Its not far off the contract that made the texas rangers the laughing stock of the league.

Personally? they can have him at 180 million if it gets to that. Thats asinine for a team with our income. They can afford to take the risk, we cant.

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 13, 2008 4:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Gee...really?

ESPN talking heads weren’t impressed by something the Angels did? And gave props to the Red Sox. I’m not sure if that’s ever happened before.

Man, I hate that “network.”

I don't know...I'm makin' this up as I go.

by ArkAngel on Dec 13, 2008 4:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

as do i

it just get me thinking though. I love teixeira and want him back but 8 years is a really long time, especially when i start thinking about how his bat hasnt made a team good. The only winning team hes ever been on was us and it was because we had built with young talent and avoided these exact same kind of deals. It just makes me nervous

by ihearhowie2.0 on Dec 13, 2008 4:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm starting to feel the same way

But, then I think about Tex protecting Vlad everyday in that lineup, combined with the great starting pitching. If the Angels could manage two championships out of the length of Tex’s contract (6, 8, 10 years, whatever), it would be worth it.

by 10 27 02 on Dec 13, 2008 4:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

TEX and PEAVY

I’m keeping my hopes in check. I know the decision will come down to whether or not Tex wants to play on the West Coast. Same with Peavy re the American League. But this is what keeps me up nights:

1. Figgy
2. Aybar
3. Tex
4. Vlad
5. Torii
6. Howie
7. K Mo
8. Naps
9. LF

1. Peavy
2. Lackey
3. Santana
4. Saunders
5. Weaver

With Fuentes, ‘Dondo, and Shields at the back end of the pen…. I’m not saying it’s going to happen. But if it did…and it could, friends, it could…we look every BIT as good as the freakin’ Yankees and darn sight better than the hated Red Sox. Anyway, it’s fun to think about.

I don't know...I'm makin' this up as I go.

by ArkAngel on Dec 13, 2008 4:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

id put howie 2nd, aybar last, and move KMo and Naps up 1 spot.

And insert Evans into LF (If we got dunn for that, wow, but peavy/dunn/tex aint happening were not the skanks or the sux)
so
1. Figgy
2. Howie
3. Tex
4. Vlad
5. Torii
6. KMo
7. Naps
8. Willits/Evans/GMJ
9. aybar

Mr Moreno,
Please re-sign Tex.
Sincerely yours,
Halo fans everywhere

by anaheim angels on Dec 13, 2008 4:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Too many K's...

…for Howie…but I’m not gonna argue that hypothetical lineup. If it happened, Scioscia could bat Vladdy 9th and I wouldn’t argue. Well…ok, maybe I would…

I don't know...I'm makin' this up as I go.

by ArkAngel on Dec 13, 2008 4:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Howies gonna make a step forward. And he averages 96 Ks per 150 games

Which isnt terrible, but not great. If he could cut that down itd be great. As long as he can recognize the slider/curve and either hit it or lay off it, then hell be great. Also, according to B-R Kendrick rarely strikes out when facing the starting pitcher for the first time (19%)

Mr Moreno,
Please re-sign Tex.
Sincerely yours,
Halo fans everywhere

by anaheim angels on Dec 13, 2008 11:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

woot woot woot

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring".
Rogers Hornsby

by ladybug on Dec 13, 2008 10:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I always thought Biggsy was older like at least mid 40s. His voice doesn’t match his age.

by stolenbases on Dec 15, 2008 3:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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