MagicBizkit87 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 If the Yankees were to offer a contract to Mark Teixeira, and he accepts, the Red Sox can't do anything about it. Isn't that enough of a reason to offer him a contract? Obviously Manny isn't an option for Boston, so if the Yankees were to sign C.C., Tex, and A.J. there is absolutely nothing Boston can do to top that. Manny would eventually go to one of the LA's. It just makes too much sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Can you imagine the whining and complaining that would produce ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 If the Yankees were to offer a contract to Mark Teixeira, and he accepts, the Red Sox can't do anything about it. Isn't that enough of a reason to offer him a contract? Obviously Manny isn't an option for Boston, so if the Yankees were to sign C.C., Tex, and A.J. there is absolutely nothing Boston can do to top that. Manny would eventually go to one of the LA's. It just makes too much sense. And you would still be in third place. Teixeria would be an upgrade. No doubt. However, the Sox do not need him like the Yankees needed CC and Burnett. He would be nice to have. He does make them better because he at the very least provides a little protection to Big Papi. Again, the Sox off season and signing Teixeria is not make or break like the Yankees would have been if CC went to Cali or Milwaukee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 If the Yankees were to offer a contract to Mark Teixeira, and he accepts, the Red Sox can't do anything about it. Isn't that enough of a reason to offer him a contract? Obviously Manny isn't an option for Boston, so if the Yankees were to sign C.C., Tex, and A.J. there is absolutely nothing Boston can do to top that. Manny would eventually go to one of the LA's. It just makes too much sense. Are you saying the Yankees don't care about winning, if they don't sign Teixiera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 And you would still be in third place. Lol You are such a yankee hater....if anything the Sawx will be the 3rd place teamin the East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 And you would still be in third place. Teixeria would be an upgrade. No doubt. However, the Sox do not need him like the Yankees needed CC and Burnett. He would be nice to have. He does make them better because he at the very least provides a little protection to Big Papi. Again, the Sox off season and signing Teixeria is not make or break like the Yankees would have been if CC went to Cali or Milwaukee. Really? What's your plan for catching the Rays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Really? What's your plan for catching the Rays? Hopefully, to be healthly. As long as Ortiz' wrist and Lowell's hip are healthy, this is still the most complete team in the AL East. If we get Teixeria, they will be that much stronger and they are prooven talent. The Rays were a great story and they have a lot good players. However, I want to see them do it again. Sonnastine, Jackson and Garza all had career years. They are also trying to break in Price. Granted, they are young and unlike AJ Burnett, will probably have long productive careers, I think this year will be a 'market correction' as they do not play that well again. I am not saying they are back to 60 win team, but how many times have we seen a bunch of young players put it together and then struggle the next year? Colorado in 2007 for example. Plus, their offense needs to not get better. Lol You are such a yankee hater....if anything the Sawx will be the 3rd place teamin the East Based on what? You replaced the 34 wins you got from Moose and Andy with production from CC and AJ. Assuming AJ who is coming off his first injury free season in his eight year career remains healthy. The worst Yankee offense since 1995 looks to be even worse. Swisher for Giambi? Who is replacing Abreu? Yes, you get Posada back, but even his not making that much up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Lot's of wishful thinking by Sux fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Lot's of wishful thinking by Sux fans. Isn't EVERY team's fans "wishful' at this time of year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Yup. They are wishful at what they want for their team. Red Sux fans are back to being wishful of Yankee failures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Yup. They are wishful at what they want for their team. Red Sux fans are back to being wishful of Yankee failures. And Met fans are wishful of non-failing Septembers. The most wonderful time of the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hopefully, to be healthly. As long as Ortiz' wrist and Lowell's hip are healthy, this is still the most complete team in the AL East. If we get Teixeria, they will be that much stronger and they are prooven talent. The Rays were a great story and they have a lot good players. However, I want to see them do it again. Sonnastine, Jackson and Garza all had career years. They are also trying to break in Price. Granted, they are young and unlike AJ Burnett, will probably have long productive careers, I think this year will be a 'market correction' as they do not play that well again. I am not saying they are back to 60 win team, but how many times have we seen a bunch of young players put it together and then struggle the next year? Colorado in 2007 for example. Plus, their offense needs to not get better. Let's not use the injuries as part of the excuse. If we are, throw in Wang, Posada, Hughes, Matusi, Joba for a bit, etc...this goes on with every team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I think the yankees should at least offer the guy a contract. Just, give the guuy on offer of what you think he is worth. At the best he accepts it, at worst he doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The Yankees don't need Teixeria. They NEED Manny Ramirez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The Yankees don't need Teixeria. They NEED Manny Ramirez. Manny would probably make ARod a better hitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The Yankees don't need Teixeria. They NEED Manny Ramirez. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Manny Ramirez is a way better hitter then Mark T. I am just saying that if were to sign Tex, there still is nothing Boston can do about it. They can't top it. Peter Gammons would cry like a bitch every night on sportscenter, and Boston would be on there way to third place in the American League East. Like I said it just makes so much sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Manny Ramirez is a way better hitter then Mark T. I am just saying that if were to sign Tex, there still is nothing Boston can do about it. They can't top it. Peter Gammons would cry like a bitch every night on sportscenter, and Boston would be on there way to third place in the American League East. Like I said it just makes so much sense. That is not true. They could trade for a Prince Fielder (who is rumored to be available) or swing a deal someplace else. When you start GMing to steal away from your opponient, rather than what is best for your team, you are doomed to fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 That is not true. They could trade for a Prince Fielder (who is rumored to be available) or swing a deal someplace else. When you start GMing to steal away from your opponient, rather than what is best for your team, you are doomed to fail. To get Prince Fielder they may have to trade someone like Jon Lester. Does that make the Boston Red Sox's better? I don't think it does. Besides, why shouldn't the Yankees offer Tex a contract. Do we really want Nick Swisher as our 1B for next year? Saying that signing Tex isn't best for the Yankees is insane, there is no doubt we need the guy. It just happens to screw Boston as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 To get Prince Fielder they may have to trade someone like Jon Lester. Does that make the Boston Red Sox's better? I don't think it does. Besides, why shouldn't the Yankees offer Tex a contract. Do we really want Nick Swisher as our 1B for next year? Saying that signing Tex isn't best for the Yankees is insane, there is no doubt we need the guy. It just happens to screw Boston as well. Maynbe they trade Lester and sign Oliver perez or Ben Sheets. You can't say there is no way teh Red Sox could be better if Tex drops off the radar. That is naive So, again I ask then, If the Yankees do not sign Tex, they did not want to improve as much as they could? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Maynbe they trade Lester and sign Oliver perez or Ben Sheets. You can't say there is no way teh Red Sox could be better if Tex drops off the radar. That is naive So, again I ask then, If the Yankees do not sign Tex, they did not want to improve as much as they could? What are you trying to say here? If they sign Teixeira, they make themselves a better team for it and also screw their rival, the Sox. This was this player many years ago, his name escapes me, but the Yanks got him from the Sox, made their team better and screwed the Sox for many years after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 What are you trying to say here? If they sign Teixeira, they make themselves a better team for it and also screw their rival, the Sox. This was this player many years ago, his name escapes me, but the Yanks got him from the Sox, made their team better and screwed the Sox for many years after that. So you are saying Tex is a better signing than Manny? Or you get them both? Or you sign players just to keep them away from the Red Sox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 So you are saying Tex is a better signing than Manny? Or you get them both? Or you sign players just to keep them away from the Red Sox? I want a bat. I have no preference whether it's Manny or Teixeira. Hell, sign both if you can. You sign players to get better and if it means screwing the competition along the way, that's even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 To get Prince Fielder they may have to trade someone like Jon Lester. Does that make the Boston Red Sox's better? I don't think it does. Besides, why shouldn't the Yankees offer Tex a contract. Do we really want Nick Swisher as our 1B for next year? Saying that signing Tex isn't best for the Yankees is insane, there is no doubt we need the guy. It just happens to screw Boston as well. Sox ain't trading Lester. The Yankees don't need Teixeria. They NEED Manny Ramirez. Are you saying Nick Swisher is a long term solution? Besides being 8 years younger, Teixera is as close to being Manny (i.e. hit for average and power) as any young player not named Pujols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Tex and Pujols should NOT be mentioned in the same sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Tex and Pujols should NOT be mentioned in the same sentence I am not saying that, but as I said. Teixeria is as close to being that as anyone not named Rodriguez, Ramirez or Pujols. He is not that good, but he is close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I am not saying that, but as I said. Teixeria is as close to being that as anyone not named Rodriguez, Ramirez or Pujols. He is not that good, but he is close. That why I wonder what makes him think he's worth 180 million . I think he's going to be way overpaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Lol You are such a yankee hater....if anything the Sawx will be the 3rd place teamin the East But for now, my friend, that honor is all yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 To get Prince Fielder they may have to trade someone like Jon Lester. Does that make the Boston Red Sox's better? I don't think it does. . Of course it doesn't make the Red Sox better. That's why you can dream all you want but the Red Sox are NOT trading Lester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 That why I wonder what makes him think he's worth 180 million . I think he's going to be way overpaid. That is true of everybody. He will be 29 a week into the season. He provides Gold Glove defense at first. He switch hits. He hits for a decent average and power from the right and higher average and decent power from the left. He will fit nicely in the clean-up spot behind Big Papi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 That is true of everybody. He will be 29 a week into the season. He provides Gold Glove defense at first. He switch hits. He hits for a decent average and power from the right and higher average and decent power from the left. He will fit nicely in the clean-up spot behind Big Papi. How much longer does Papi have left ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 How much longer does Papi have left ? I would not be surprised if Jeter lasts longer. I think a lot depends on how chronic his wrist injury is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 If you look at the physical shape of both players, I would think Jeter would last longer too. Papi is just a DH so he has that going for him, but how much power he will have is the real question. You wouldn't want him to turn into Dave Kingman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 I think it's sort of funny how I mentioned this, and like Ruben said in his first post, " Can you imagine the whining and complaining that would produce ?" Just mentioning it alone got them whining and complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I think it's sort of funny how I mentioned this, and like Ruben said in his first post, " Can you imagine the whining and complaining that would produce ?" Just mentioning it alone got them whining and complaining. Huh ? Man you are weird at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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