Malike Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I hope its not 28mil a year either, but at this point I really think it would mean alot to all O's fans to get this guy no matter what the cost. Coming into the offseason I didn't buy into all the arguments that signing Tex would be a great idea but after everything that has happened on these boards the last couple weeks I don't know if I can handle not signing Tex.I also have a feeling we are going to get trashed in the media if we sign Tex, much like Onley's article the other day. If we give him 28M per year for 10 years, we should get trashed in the media, and rightfully so. That would be a contract we will regret, and probably only a year or two after he signs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredofLosing20 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Could this info be an attempt to drive up Boston and/or LA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alev Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 If we give him 28M per year for 10 years, we should get trashed in the media, and rightfully so. That would be a contract we will regret, and probably only a year or two after he signs it. I agree, and I really doubt it goes that high, it sounded like a bit of sensationalism on Ravich's part, comparing the contract to ARod. Lets focus on the positive here guys, we are finally being mentioned as a contender for TEX!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace21 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Could this info be an attempt to drive up Boston and/or LA? Yeah espically if what Belkast says is true that Tex has our offer in his hands. I can see them trying to raise the amount now that they have the O's deal in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds08 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 What??? The National media is starting to see what is going on!!!!! Doesn't sound like you have any concern about the Nats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alev Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I don't know if anybody else caught it but they just had Karl Ravich (sp?) on Sportscenter commenting on the Tex Sweepstakes, he mentioned all the same teams are still involved but that Tex and Boras keep going back to the Orioles, that he and his wife really have a strong pull towards Baltimore that cancels out any desire to win as soon as possible. He said the contract will likely approach AROD territory and have an annual value of 23-28 million. He didn't say that Tex was going to the O's but his interview was more pro-Baltimore than any piece of National News Media that I have seen so far. If you had to guess who the leader for Tex was based on his segment, it would have to be the O's! Also, I forgot to add, Ravich mentioned the O's would like to use Tex like Ripken, a hometown superstar the team can build around. And when he mentioned Tex going to by near home he mentioned the Orioles and not the Nationals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enjoy Terror Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 MLBTR says the Angels and Nats have identical offers of 8/160, Baltimore has 7/150, and the Red Sox is still unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace21 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 MLBTR says the Angels and Nats have identical offers of 8/160, Baltimore has 7/150, and the Red Sox is still unknown. Sounds recycled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPopagiorgio Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 MLBTR says the Angels and Nats have identical offers of 8/160, Baltimore has 7/150, and the Red Sox is still unknown. I wouldnt put much stock in this. It appears AM doesn't let his numbers be known to the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLev Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Doesn't sound like you have any concern about the Nats? If the reputation that's been tossed around is any indicator, the Lerners are far too cheap to actually lay out more than $20MM per season for Teixeira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredofLosing20 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yeah espically if what Belkast says is true that Tex has our offer in his hands. I can see them trying to raise the amount now that they have the O's deal in hand. I guess there are three schools of thought here. Either this was said out loud because he wants to come here and Boston or LA has the highest offer and he wants to publically call out the O's and Nats to get them to raise their offers This was said because the O's or Nats have the highest offer and they are trying to get Boston or LA to pay a premium It was just a comment with no hidden meaning I think 3 isn't realistic as I am sure Boras is in full control of anything put out to the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGO Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I don't think there's any way he gets more than 23/year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letgoflyers5 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Sportscenter just reported that Texiera is very close to making a decision per Tim Kurkjian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malike Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I don't think there's any way he gets more than 23/year. If he's getting 23 a year then I hope its 8/184 and not 10/230. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace21 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Is Tex even in ARod's class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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