who is lucky to be on the bench.

I think Kendry would get 140 starts next year even if Teix signs — between LF/RF/DH, you only have Kendry, Vlad, a fourth OFer (Rivera) and a hobbled suck-monster we’d love to bum out and trade (GMJ).

But unless you see a reason to keep Brandon Wood down on the farm, I think this means we’ve seen the last of Figgins. I still think we’ll likely trade for Jake Peavy….

What I do see though is way too much right hand power hacking with Vlad, Torii, Rivera, and Napoli.

We need a left handed presence or this lineup is going to be too lopsided.

I think they are confident they are going to sign teixeira now, since they would have gotten a bigger bat for LF if they thought he was gone.

By saving so much on LF, the Angels have more money for any/all of the following (should they so desire):

- Increase offer to Teixiera
- Extend Vlad
- Extend Lackey

The savings we got with Johnny will allow us to do A LOT of things that locking up that money in Manny, Dunn, or Burrell would have prevented.

Although right now… I’m over spending over 180 million to one player, even if he could become the face of the franchise. This trade doesn’t affect the signing of Teix. I still think we’re in the holding patern we were in before this signing.

If Somebody else signs Teix, then there is still an option in LF. I believe Johnny Rivers was signed to play Left if Teix stays. And Right if Teix leaves. We still don’t have protection for Vlad’s bat. I think this is the year Vlad spends most of his playing time on the bench.

If we do not re-sign big TEX we go after Manny. Then its Reagins job to make some moves to land another top pitcher and some top prospects.

I still want Peavy, but could you imagine if we could flip a combination of Figgins, Mosley, Adenhart, Aybar, Willits, and or Mathis for Hallady or Peavy.

Spring Training invite.

JR will finally get his chance.

If the Halos manage to emerge as the winner in this ridiculous Teixeira sweepstakes, it also means that Kendry Morales will be traded before the season begins.

We now have a backup plan incase Vlad’s knee operation didn’t work or the Angels choose to not sign Vlad.

Most Importantly, it means we are setting the trap for other teams to beleive we aren’t going after MANNY.

In the end, it’s all about Manny.
Besides, when we sign Manny it I gaurantee you that HGH is gonzo.

Signing Rivera means that GA is gone. Since GA signed with Boras, it’s OK with me that GA is leaving. I’m all for Arte not funding any aspect of Boras’ business.

1. You’ll actually want to watch those stupid Yankees/Red Sox games again. Good thing too, since Fox and ESPN show them ad nauseum.

2. He won’t have signed with the Angels.