Below are excerpts from four diehard Sox fans (most who have contributed to the blog) about the signing of Tiexieriaiairria or however you spell his name. Contrary to what the national media is reporting, most of Red Sox Nation is not pissed off at Theo and the Sox for not pulling the trigger. Enjoy.
Yanks sign Texieria
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To: Steve, Wun |
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Free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira has reached agreement with the New York Yankeeson an eight-year contract worth more than $170 million, a source involved in the negotiations tells ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.
The Yankees swooped in on Teixeira on Tuesday when it was believed the Boston Red Soxor the Washington Nationals were the likeliest of his future employer. The Red Sox's offer was believed to be in the range of $170 million, and the Nationals reached out with an offer perhaps greater than that of Boston. | |
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To: Hyndsy, Wun |
In all seriousness, for me, the only thing that sucked was Tex going to the Yanks. If he chose the Nationals, that would have been perfect. Personally I don't think Tex is worth that committment and money. I don't think he is a sure thing for 8 seasons and I hate getting stuck with guys. Yanks gave him a no-trade clause! F that! None of us have any idea what the guy is going to do after these next 2 seasons!! What if he suddenly goes Travis Hafner or Victor Martinez and can't hit??? I think this could be a blessing in disguise. Tex isn't that money! 30-35 HRs and 120 RBIs can be put up and will be put up by many up and coming guys. Plenty of guys. Longoria anyone?? Some young guys come out of nowhere and are suddenly the guy to have. Someone will have a breakout year this year and be the next Tex. I may be in the minority but I am glad the Sox held their ground and didn't give in to Boras ridiculous contract.
I agree Tex would have given us what we lost somewhat with Manny leaving as a big bat for the middle of our lineup and would have been nice for the short term. And I do think for the short-term, the Yanks seriously upgraded with their signings and Tex is huge for them to balance those pitcher signings. But Theo shouldn't be done. Maybe he gets creative with a trade. If he goes out and gets Peavy, that would be better than anything the Yanks did in my mind. Take a chance on Sheets as well. Put some money into extending Jason Bay.
2 seasons ago, Tex was a first round fantasy pick and he was a bust. Last year he put up close to the same numbers as Youk. He is not other-worldly. I am hardly in mourning over this today. It just sucks it was the Yanks who got him basically.
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To: Steve
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You know what sucks? The Yanks swooped in and stole KEVIN CASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly, if we protect Bay and put people around him I think he can put up similar numbers. I mean it.
I agree 100%. I am not upset about it. What I am upset about is Cash AND the fact that the country thinks that all of us Boston fans are pissed about the non-signing and that they STOLE him. They didnt. If you check out the Globe, 54% of the people in the poll said they didnt want him for that kind of money and commitment and they backed Theo. 23% said they should have upped the ante. Boo hoo.
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To: Hyndsy
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I know, love how the national media thinks we all wanted him. UM, sorry, but he is not worth all that! Yanks beat the Sox?? Haha, that's fine.
I totally agree about Jason Bay... I seriously think he could EASILY match Tex's production! He should be more comfortable going into this season also. Sox should lock him up now in my opinion with a contract similar to Pedroia and Ortiz and Beckett. Give him some money and security now but don't break the bank on him like Tex would have.
I want our pitching rotation to look like this: Beckett, Peavy, DiceK, Lester, Sheets
Trade Bucholtz and Bowden to get Peavy and his managable contract for the next few years. Sign Sheets to a 1-2 year deal which won't be too high since no team is going to be willing to over-extend for his services so he will come cheap.
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To: Steven
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Honestly, I feel bad for Yankees fans. They needed something like this to feel good after missing the playoffs and being relatively insignificant over the past few years. You heard it here first - AJ Burnett will do well...until he gets hurt aka Carl Pavano. They spent WAY too much on him. I would much rather make a trade for a Peavy or Sheets that dont have a long history of injuries than him!!!
I wonder if Cash's agent is Boras...you know, have him sign with the Yankees and then make the Sox overpay for Tek...sounds like him
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To: Hyndsy
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sad part is we do need Tek
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To: Steven
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i don't know about sheets and peavy in our rotation.
i think the sox will sign some stud pitcher this year or next in the event the beckett is out of here (i have no proof of it, but i just feel it).
i'm more inclined to pursue peavy but i don't know about giving up two stud pitching prospects. i'd do buch or bowden and a hitting prospect (san diego can't hit for shit) not named lars anderson or chris carter.
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To: Thomas
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Brewers might be willing to part with Sheets, Peavy is on the market for sure, they just want the right combo of guys I think.
I thought Chris Carter was working on ANOTHER X-Files movie or is that just hearsay?
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To: Hyndsy Cc: Wun, Thomas |
To my knowledge, Peavy would need to be traded for but Sheets is a free agent right now. Brewers have no say I don't think. So to sign Sheets would be free, just money, whereas Peavy is tougher since it requires players to be dealt. BUT Peavy is way better and way worth it. We have no room for Buch and Bowden anyway.
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To: Thomas Cc: Steven, Wun |
| True! I forgot he is a FA....man, I'd love to have Sheets if we can't get Peavy.
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| Steven | | To: Hyndsy Cc: Wun, Thomas |
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Peavy is the real prize though
Landing him could almost trump all the Yankees signings | |
