NIGHT STALKER Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 By GEORGE A. KING III December 14, 2008 NY POST According to several baseball officials, the New York Yankees remain in the Mark Teixeira hunt. But the same connected voices insist if the Yankees don't land the switch-hitting first baseman, they will turn their money toward controversial slugger Manny Ramirez. "If they can't get Teixeira, they are right there on Manny," an official with knowledge of the Yankees' plan said yesterday. The attention being paid to bolster the lineup that lost Bobby Abreu and Jason Giambi doesn't mean the Yankees are out of the pitching business. They remain engaged with Andy Pettitte, Derek Lowe and Ben Sheets. Eventually, the Yankees believe Pettitte will take their $10 million offer. Only fools count out the Yankees when it comes to free agents. Nevertheless, Teixeira has eight-year offers for $160 million from the Angels and Nationals. The Red Sox are wary of eight years but aren't shy of six for $150. Having already spent $243.5 million for CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, the Yankees may not want to go that high (or for that many years) for Teixeira. If they pass on Teixeira, the Yankees will try and bolster a sagging lineup with Ramirez, one of the greatest run producers in baseball history. And to clear some money, they might entertain offers for outfielder Xavier Nady, who made $3.35 million last year, is arbitration eligible and a free agent after the 2009 season. "Hank (Steinbrenner) wants him, but he isn't alone in the organization," a source said of Ramirez. "They need somebody to protect Alex (Rodriguez)." The Yankees are likely to offer Ramirez, 37 in May, a three-year deal in the $20 million range, though agent Scott Boras reportedly is seeking a five-year deal for the future Hall of Fame lock. Because the signings of Sabathia (seven years for $161 million) and Burnett (five years for $82.5 million) leave $48.5 million of the $88 million that came off the Yankees' payroll, there is plenty of glue left for more additions. Ramirez carried the Dodgers into the playoffs with his bat, producing a .396 batting average, 17 homers and 53 RBIs for the Dodgers in 53 games after getting banished from Boston. Combined, he batted .332 with 37 homers and 121 RBIs. Ramirez forced his way out of Boston with boorish behavior that included shoving 64-year-old traveling secretary Jack McCormick to the ground. Another option would be to obtain right-handed hitting outfielder Jermaine Dye, 35 next month, from the White Sox. "He's available, but they aren't going to give him away," said a source with knowledge of Chicago's plan to get younger Dye has the Yankees among the six teams for which he can veto a trade, and it's not likely the Yankees would give him an extension (or pick up a $12 million option for 2010) to waive the no-trade clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Teixeira is not worth the money he's going to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Teixeira is not worth the money he's going to get. None of the players getting the money they get are actually worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBrick Wall Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 With all the money they spent on pitching at least Manny is a no-brainer. Teixeira's years are a flag but Manny for two years is a no-brainer at this point IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Bring in both of em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Manny isn't worth the mental anguish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I hope they keep Nady, he's good. Manny in pinstripes would be hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Manny in pinstripes would be hot. I hate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 tex's worth the $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I hate you. Why? It's made for tv drama. We play the redsox a million times a year, it would add to the fire dont you think? Not to mention Manny Ramirez>Bobby Abreu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I don't want that kind of drama. Suicide squeeze play = drama fit for baseball. Manny Ramirez = hopeless douchebag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I don't want that kind of drama. Suicide squeeze play = drama fit for baseball. Manny Ramirez = hopeless douchebag. What would you rather do, win a World Series or be CONSERVATIVE and not make the playoffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Bring in Manny. Just for the punishment he will give the Sux everytime he plays them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 What would you rather do, win a World Series or be CONSERVATIVE and not make the playoffs? Win a World Series, obviously, which is why I don't want Manny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Manny has rings. Unlike Afraud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Win a World Series, obviously, which is why I don't want Manny. Manny increases our chances of winning a world series, dude. Look what he singlehandedly did for the Dodgers last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Manny increases our chances of winning a world series, dude. Look what he singlehandedly did for the Dodgers last season? Until he gets pissed off about something and stops playing. Or gets into a fight with a teammate. Or dogs it on defense... We have a DH already. We have a right-hander who hits for power in the middle of the lineup. We don't need Manny. Also, keep in mind that he "single-handedly" improved a team in a weak division in a weak league. He wouldn't have the same effect on the Yankees. No thanks. I'll live without him. This team has pitching now, and THAT is what will make us competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 if we want to spend a ****load on another bat, get Texiera. He's a more complete player, and he is capable of acting like an adult. Leave Manny where he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Could u imagine the boston faggots crying if we got both... lol... I know it's unlikely, I would love to have Tex on the team though. Damon LF Jeter SS Manny DH A-Rod 3B Tex 1B Posada C Cano 2B Nady RF Gardner/Melky/Taveras CF (anybody but Cameron) (yes i prefer Melky over Cameron) That would be the most deadly lineup ever, way better then any of our past lineups... lol I doubt we get both, hell I dont know if we'll get either, I just really want Tex... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Until he gets pissed off about something and stops playing. Or gets into a fight with a teammate. Or dogs it on defense... We have a DH already. We have a right-hander who hits for power in the middle of the lineup. We don't need Manny. Also, keep in mind that he "single-handedly" improved a team in a weak division in a weak league. He wouldn't have the same effect on the Yankees. No thanks. I'll live without him. This team has pitching now, and THAT is what will make us competitive. Who the **** is our DH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 JCB- You think Manny would take a job where they'd want him to be the full-time DH? You're crazy if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 JCB- You think Manny would take a job where they'd want him to be the full-time DH? You're crazy if you do. He should and he will if it is the most money he is gonna get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Could u imagine the boston faggots crying if we got both... lol... I know it's unlikely, I would love to have Tex on the team though. Damon LF Jeter SS Manny DH A-Rod 3B Tex 1B Posada C Cano 2B Nady RF Gardner/Melky/Taveras CF (anybody but Cameron) (yes i prefer Melky over Cameron) That would be the most deadly lineup ever, way better then any of our past lineups... lol I doubt we get both, hell I dont know if we'll get either, I just really want Tex... lol The WORLD SERIES IS A LOCK WITH A LINEUP LIKE THIS! And this doesnt even factor in the AWESOME pitching we have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Bronzey... if we sign Manny, I'd like to make a bet with you... money, sigs, avatars, whatever you want to do. If we win the WS, you win. If we don't, I win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Who the **** is our DH? Matsui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Bronzey... if we sign Manny, I'd like to make a bet with you... money, sigs, avatars, whatever you want to do. If we win the WS, you win. If we don't, I win. I love good healthy competitions, so I accept your challenge sir. We can do a sig/Avatar bet. Those seem to be the most popular bets around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Matsui. lol, okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon21 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Could u imagine the boston faggots crying if we got both... lol... I know it's unlikely, I would love to have Tex on the team though. Damon LF Jeter SS Manny DH A-Rod 3B Tex 1B Posada C Cano 2B Nady RF Gardner/Melky/Taveras CF (anybody but Cameron) (yes i prefer Melky over Cameron) That would be the most deadly lineup ever, way better then any of our past lineups... lol I doubt we get both, hell I dont know if we'll get either, I just really want Tex... lol CF, Austin Jackson. Kid's a stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 lol, okay. LOL, okay. The Yankees are totally going to pay Matsui to sit on the bench. Oh wait, I bet you think we can trade him, right? I bet those other teams are lining up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 You really don't think Manny would upgrade our offense ? I disagree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 JCB- You think Manny would take a job where they'd want him to be the full-time DH? You're crazy if you do. He would mix time with Jorge Posada, and if we really do get both, Matsui would have to be traded. There would be times where Damon and his weak ass arm would be in CF, and Manny in LF as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 The WORLD SERIES IS A LOCK WITH A LINEUP LIKE THIS! And this doesnt even factor in the AWESOME pitching we have now. Yeah, now to be honest I hate Manny Ramirez, but if he does for us what he did with the Dodgers, and kill the Red Sox I will hate him a little less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 CF, Austin Jackson. Kid's a stud. Yeah, there is a slim chance he may be ready by September, or maybe even earlier. I would love to see him playing for us soon. He is the reason why we shouldn't even bother looking into a trade for Cameron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 LOL, okay. The Yankees are totally going to pay Matsui to sit on the bench. Oh wait, I bet you think we can trade him, right? I bet those other teams are lining up... I think we put the best players on the field. I'm sure if we payed some of his salary we could find a team for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 None of the players getting the money they get are actually worth it. You're exactly right Carl. Insane money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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