NIGHT STALKER Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 The quick-striking and creative Angels have put their star first baseman Mark Teixeira plus superstar free-agent CC Sabathia atop their wish list and haven't ruled out an attempt to try to sign both mega-stars, even ahead of their own record-breaking closer Francisco Rodriguez. The Angels have not hid their love of Teixeira and are expected to make an offer to him before their exclusive negotiating period expires Nov. 14. Both Teixeira and Sabathia could possibly command close to $150 million. It isn't known how close the Angels can come to those marks, but they have the contracts of Garrett Anderson and possibly Rodriguez coming off their books, aiding their efforts. The Angels, aggressive yet prudent, don't expect to be able to match the Yankees dollar for dollar on Sabathia but will instead hope that a big (but not quite as big as the Yankees) number combined with his California roots can trump the Yankees' expected mega-offer. The Angels are aiming to avoid a dramatic increase in their $120-million payroll, so they might have to consider cuts in other areas if there's a possibility to sign both big free-agent stars. SI.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Yankees will take both. I'm callin' it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 the yankees neeeeeed tex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Tex had said if the Angels won the WS he'd stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Tex had said if the Angels won the WS he'd stay. remember when Bill PArcells said he was retiring after leaving the Jets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 The Angels can suck a fat one. Their pockets arent as deep as ours. Sabathia will be ours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Francesca was saying that the Yankees have MAD money this year. New revenue streams from the new stadium. And that there is no way they will lose CC because of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Francesca was saying that the Yankees have MAD money this year. New revenue streams from the new stadium. And that there is no way they will lose CC because of money. With the city of NY it's either love it or hate it. That will play a big part of any FA thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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