The Teixeira Watch: Part IV

[isestrex]

This has to be the longest roller coaster I've ever ridden.

I leaned over the side and barfed on Sunday thinking the ride was over....

...little did I know it was just getting started

[Rex Thunder]

True, my ears would be :clap3: if ESPN were reporting that the O's were the leaders.

I do have to say- were it not for the insiders on here and a few things I've heard and read outside here, my take on the past 24 hours could be this...

Tex tells Boras that he REALLY wants to play in Baltimore- so get them to pony up the cash...

Boras let's it be known to someone (Karl ravech?) and ESPN reports about Tex's "major attraction to the O's"

This puts the pressure on the Orioles and the ball in their court.

That would also explain the delay in the proceedings for the past week!

If this were the case as well- it woudl make sense to think MacPhail is aware of his Tex's desire to play here and is playing a game of chicken (ala Wieters)- and waiting until the final hour to give the "wow" offer.

Sound crazy? Maybe, maybe not... but were I not a member of the Hangout, I think that might be my take.

[crissfan172]

SERENITY NOW!!!!!!!!!

[Dirtyburnie]

Is it possible the FANS were played. The FO leaked all the info to try and make us beleieve they were actuaally trying to sign Tex, when they really weren't?

[MarylandTerp08]

I hope it ends today one way or another.

[JTrea81]

Is it possible the FANS were played. The FO leaked all the info to try and make us beleieve they were actuaally trying to sign Tex, when they really weren't?

Why would the Orioles want to tick off their fanbase any further? The only people being played is the media IMO.

[crissfan172]

Does anyone think that Boras came crawling back to AM last year with Wieters in anticipation of Tex wanting to play here next year? A little...I help you, you help me type thing.

[snatch311]

I just hope they can competently proceed to plan B.

[jcroemer]

How soon is "real soon"? I think my blood pressure has maxed out and my nerves are worn

[G.O.A.T.]

no, it will end real soon. The orioles are not out of it. I am still very optimisitc.

i heart you!

[Fist Bump]

No, It will end real soon. The Orioles are not out of it. I am still very optimisitc.

Add me to the list of those that are optimistic!

[isestrex]

I just hope they can competently proceed to plan B.

How can we assume their Plan B is competent when they haven't executed Plan A in the last decade?

[crissfan172]

Have you talked to your guy lately Belkast?

[Skeletor]

No, It will end real soon. The Orioles are not out of it. I am still very optimisitc.

I feel like my dog died and I got a promotion all in the same week.

[Jagwar]

Why would the Orioles want to tick off their fanbase any further? The only people being played is the media IMO.

Maybe it was a miscalculation on their part. Perhaps they thought that something more than a lowball offer for Tex would soften the backlash from the fans after he signs somewhere else