The Teixeira Watch: Part V - AM says the O's "have flexibility" on Tex

[alskor]

Sounds like he's already decided which team and is just hammering out details, option years, etc...

Its not like everyone went down there to participate in the live bidding portion of the Teixeira sweepstakes.

[raypetty]

Dunn ain't signing here either, he'll take the Nats money.

If Tex signs with the Sux, it's over for the next 4-5 years...

Why wouldn't he sign here. Have you got something against him?

[SHAWN555]

Can not be upset that Angelos didn't give $23 Million to a guy who was worth $16-17 Million per. Go get Dunn for $13.5 Million per and Sheet for $13 Million per. Total spent $26.5 Million , Mark Teixeira $23 Million. I like the value we get with that extra $3.5 Million.

First of all where are you getting that he is worth 16-17 a year, I have been seeing his worth around 27-30.

Second the orioles are not going to spend the money they had set aside for Tex on Sheets and Dunn. That money was available for Tex and Tex alone I imagine.

Some lower tier pitching signings and trading Brob and Sherrill should be the next steps.

[Osfan13]

It's not the end of the Orioles universe if we lose out on Tex, and the money we'll save over the next 2 years may end up being very benefitial to the ballclub in the long run. Markakis and B-Rob need extensions and even if B-Rob walks, we've got some one in the minors to replace him.

We even have a 1st basemen by the name of Brandon Snyder who has been getting better every year and is about to hit AA. We could see him in May of next year. Reimold will probably be called up this summer at some point (if he doesn't break camp with the big league team).

Bottom line is there are still alot of positive things going for this club. Boston is only as good as their pitching will allow, and while losing out on Tex may (will) hurt, I'm still going to games this year.

[andrew11]

Lets go get Sheets! and more pitching

[Aberdeener]

Can not be upset that Angelos didn't give $23 Million to a guy who was worth $16-17 Million per. Go get Dunn for $13.5 Million per and Sheet for $13 Million per. Total spent $26.5 Million , Mark Teixeira $23 Million. I like the value we get with that extra $3.5 Million.

Yes we can be upset, because you know what? You and I may think it's crazy to pay $23 million to one guy, but that's what he's getting, and he's getting it to play for a division rival. Meanwhile we get stuck with squat.

I'm sick of people saying that these marquee players don't deserve that much money. They deserve whatever they can get, and those who don't step up can sit on the sidelines and count their money while the Sox count their wins and playoff appearances.

(For the record, if I had any hope that we might sign Dunn and Sheets, perhaps I'd be inclined to agree with you. But I don't have any confidence in this team after the past 11 years.)

[RedDevil00]

So I guess it's going to on the 128 page of this thread that he signs with the Sox?

At this rate, probably.

[Mackus]

Why are the Red Sox ruining baseball for reportedly offering Tex a contract that most of us would be happy if the Orioles gave him?

[DuffMan]

It is the end of the world.

Looking for my keys now...

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...here I come.

You do realize we are talking about baseball here? I'm sure others would like to be as lucky as you if you consider the O's not getting Tex is the worst thing that could happen.

[OsandRavens787]

I'm sorry, but if this is the case, the Orioles make me sick.... here's to an even MORE miserable 12th straight losing season. What a stinking waste of everyone's time.

[jcroemer]

It's not the end of the Orioles universe if we lose out on Tex, and the money we'll save over the next 2 years may end up being very benefitial to the ballclub in the long run. Markakis and B-Rob need extensions and even if B-Rob walks, we've got some one in the minors to replace him.

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Do you have a name?

[JTrea81]

Why are the Red Sox ruining baseball for reportedly offering Tex a contract that most of us would be happy if the Orioles gave him?

They don't need him as badly as the Orioles do.

[G.O.A.T.]

Can not be upset that Angelos didn't give $23 Million to a guy who was worth $16-17 Million per. Go get Dunn for $13.5 Million per and Sheet for $13 Million per. Total spent $26.5 Million , Mark Teixeira $23 Million. I like the value we get with that extra $3.5 Million.

You think Sheets will want to sign here if we don't get Tex?

[olddogger]

Sonny might have been getting fed a bunch of baloney too.

Sonny is pretty careful about what he posts.

I not sure I can ever remember when he was proven wrong on an item.

(Not saying he hasn't been but I can't remember it happening.)

[The Rick]

You've been believing Belkast's reports all offseason long. There won't be any official report of what the Orioles finally offered if he signs elsewhere. So you're all of a sudden just gonna assume that the Orioles never improved from their initial offer and that Belkast has been wrong all along and they never made a "Wow" offer?

Your spot on, as always Mack.

I'm remembering a line from last weekend that Belkast gave us, something along the lines of PA & The O's being assured that we would have the "final chance" to match or beat any offer.

Let's not jump yet fella's. This seems to align nicely with the information that Belkast & Sonny have given us.