ESPN's Ravech: Teixeira has "enormous attraction to the Orioles" Close to signing

[Maverick2143]

Um the Nationals probably have a better system then us.

Probably not according to every ranking system known to man. According to Sickels it's not even close.

BAL -- 1 A, 3 B+, 1 B, 4 B-, 7 C+, 4 C Top 10: 3.00 Top 20: 2.60

WAS - 2 B+, 1 B, 3 B-, 11 C+, 2 C ---- Top 10: 2.70 Top 20: 2.48

[notfast]

[oriolesfanatic9]

We have four prospects in the Top 50 of all minor league baseball. The Gnats have zero.

What does that tell you?

That the Nationals have worse luck than us?:laughlol:

[Keno0427]

long time reader first time poster. from what i see, i'm not the only one having a nervous breakdown practically waiting on the news Tex signs with the o's. hopefully, we all wake up tomorrow with the breaking news on espnnews.

[alskor]

Yep..What if we aren't willing to give an opt out(if they are looking for it)....Does that kill the deal?

How could it? Boston and LA wont give one... I wouldnt put it past Bowden, but Ive never considered the Nats a serious landing spot, personally.

[DesertO]

Cool Shirt where can I get one?

[DiehardO's]

Um the Nationals probably have a better system then us.

Hell of a first post tho... :rofl:

Jk Jk I hope there will be many more to come

[blamo0]

I don't know about all of that' date=' with the pitching depth we now have[/quote']

I think its 6's. I think the O's have a better prospects from 1-5, but I really think the Nats are deeper, especially with the upcoming draft having 2 first round picks.

[notfast]

Cool Shirt where can I get one?

its a cheap one i got off ebay....just looked again and couldnt find one...i got it early this spring

[ChaosLex]

Lots of speculation about the contract being done with the exception of a opt out, no trade, and the amt of the signing bonus (upfront money).

I really hope your guy is wrong here. That's enough to kill a deal.

Not that I'd be surprised.

[GotNitro]

IF we failed to land Tex I am sure we could find someone on the Long Island Ducks that has toiled around at first once or twice. He sould even be a back-up right fielder. Hmmmmmmmm.

:laughlol::laughlol::laughlol::laughlol::laughlol::laughlol:

[mrwheby1]

I'll sum it up in pictures:

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Billiant! Perfect summary

[Pfunky]

I don't believe so.

Baseball America says so. I'll take their opinion over yours.

[DiehardO's]

Well im gonna go watch my Gamecocks play a little B-Ball and try to get my mind off the Tex Arms Race.

Pray to God that I come back and hes signed!!!

[bigbird]

Yep..What if we aren't willing to give an opt out(if they are looking for it)....Does that kill the deal?

My question is why wouldn't you??? Would you sign Tex to a 4 year $80 million deal???? I would. If he opts out after 4 years the 9 year $180 million deal becomes a 4 year $80 million one.