Teixeira watch part IX....The final stages?

[jcroemer]

That's great Tex, but the Angels PULLED their offer off the table. Hard to accept something that doesn't exist.

Roch eluded to something in his blog about the longer this goes on, the more friends Tex is losing. He is on to something. I want Tex in Baltimore more than anything, but the longer he drags this out, the more he is pissing me off, and probably the front offices of all these teams as well. I am hoping from a Baltimore perspective that the Angels and Sox did indeed pull out and tell Boras to take a hike. Make Tex decide between two losing teams like us and Washington. That would be great!

I think his reputation will take a big hit if this isn't done by Christmas. That was his self-imposed deadline. It's also clear that his agent is up to his usual games and that's dragging it out. If he can't meet his own deadline, it could call into questions his true motives behind signing a deal.

[Tank]

Just got home and haven't watched any news....so is there any?

Not of the slightest.

[hihop07]

I think his reputation will take a big hit if this isn't done by Christmas. That was his self-imposed deadline. It's also clear that his agent is up to his usual games and that's dragging it out. If he can't meet his own deadline, it could call into questions his true motives behind signing a deal.

Bingo! I think this gets done tomorrow. Because if Teixiera has this self-imposed deadline, and he does not personally meet it because he's submitting himself to Boras for Boras to play his usual games, then Teixiera's reputation takes a big hit and we don't give him green PIPs!

[Dipper9]

I think his reputation will take a big hit if this isn't done by Christmas. That was his self-imposed deadline. It's also clear that his agent is up to his usual games and that's dragging it out. If he can't meet his own deadline, it could call into questions his true motives behind signing a deal.

If we signs with New York or Boston, he'll be "just another millionaire" on a team full of them. But if he signs here, there's Roberts looking for an extension, Markakis looking for a payday, and countless young guys, all of whom I would imagine are none too happy that Tex tried to bleed their team of every possible last dollar that may have been added to their contract. Tex better make a choice and go with it.

[jcroemer]

Bingo! I think this gets done tomorrow. Because if Teixiera has this self-imposed deadline, and he does not personally meet it because he's submitting himself to Boras for Boras to play his usual games, then Teixiera's reputation takes a big hit and we don't give him green PIPs!

So then my next question would be, where is Tex planning to spend the holiday?

He should've made it easier on himself and us by getting an honest agent... like Tellem and Kinzer... ah-hem....

[ChaosLex]

I like Roch's response to one comment.

Roch,

Do you get the impression that the O's will at least get the chance to match or surpass the highest offer on Teixeira when/if the time comes?

Perhaps, maybe, just maybe the O's are holding back what they are really prepared to offer until they absolutely need to?

just a thought. Thanks for everything Roch.

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I know the Orioles are counting on that happening, but it's a risk. Imagine how bad Teixeira will look if he doesn't give the hometown team a chance at the end. - Roch

[Orange Wombat]

Bingo! I think this gets done tomorrow. Because if Teixiera has this self-imposed deadline, and he does not personally meet it because he's submitting himself to Boras for Boras to play his usual games, then Teixiera's reputation takes a big hit and we don't give him green PIPs!

Jeez everyday people are saying it'll be the next day.

I just want him an Oriole NOWWWW!!

[zff4]

Sources have confirmed to Sons of Simmons, that the Boston Red Sox have agreed in principle to an eight-year deal with first basemen Mark Teixeira. Details are still sketchy at the moment, but it looks to be for around $170 Million dollars, not the $195 Million that agent Scott Boras was asking for. We cannot confirm, but we have heard the Red Sox did not include an opt-clause in the contract.

Just more junk but it's a slow newsday.

[Dipper9]

Bingo! I think this gets done tomorrow. Because if Teixiera has this self-imposed deadline, and he does not personally meet it because he's submitting himself to Boras for Boras to play his usual games, then Teixiera's reputation takes a big hit and we don't give him green PIPs!

And he could just FOR-GET about ever getting a Bird! :cussing:

I keed. I keed. We love ya Tex. Please sign with us...please!?

[Palmer Esque]

I think I would go 8/185. That's really making a compromise between what Boras wants (200 million) and what the Red Sox offer is (170).

Just playing devils advocate here. Why would you only go to 185?

It is not our money. I just want to see your reasoning?

I say go high enough to get it done. Whatever it is. The Orioles will be fine economically.

I think it is funny that people post these max offers they would go to, and nothing more.

I am just not sure how it is possible to quantify as to where these artificial numbers come from?

I am truly fascinated by it. And a little dumbfounded at the same time.

[Dipper9]

Sources have confirmed to Sons of Simmons, that the Boston Red Sox have agreed in principle to an eight-year deal with first basemen Mark Teixeira. Details are still sketchy at the moment, but it looks to be for around $170 Million dollars, not the $195 Million that agent Scott Boras was asking for. We cannot confirm, but we have heard the Red Sox did not include an opt-clause in the contract.

Just more junk but it's a slow newsday.

What the hell is this? Dude, this place is gonna explode with you posting that!

[Orange Wombat]

Sources have confirmed to Sons of Simmons, that the Boston Red Sox have agreed in principle to an eight-year deal with first basemen Mark Teixeira. Details are still sketchy at the moment, but it looks to be for around $170 Million dollars, not the $195 Million that agent Scott Boras was asking for. We cannot confirm, but we have heard the Red Sox did not include an opt-clause in the contract.

Should that be taken at all seriously?

[Birds08]

Sources have confirmed to Sons of Simmons, that the Boston Red Sox have agreed in principle to an eight-year deal with first basemen Mark Teixeira. Details are still sketchy at the moment, but it looks to be for around $170 Million dollars, not the $195 Million that agent Scott Boras was asking for. We cannot confirm, but we have heard the Red Sox did not include an opt-clause in the contract.

Just more junk but it's a slow newsday.

How do you know this is junk? (Mind you, I didn't click on the link)

[zff4]

What the hell is this? Dude, this place is gonna explode with you posting that!

Like I said, it's probably junk, but Dude, it's on the Internet.

The site doesn't appear to be fly-by-night however, and has been up a few years.

[hihop07]

Sources have confirmed to Sons of Simmons, that the Boston Red Sox have agreed in principle to an eight-year deal with first basemen Mark Teixeira. Details are still sketchy at the moment, but it looks to be for around $170 Million dollars, not the $195 Million that agent Scott Boras was asking for. We cannot confirm, but we have heard the Red Sox did not include an opt-clause in the contract.

Just more junk but it's a slow newsday.

Is this a new contract, or was this just an offer that has been on the table for awhile?