washington.nationals.mlb.com - 12/10/2008
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LAS VEGAS -- The Nationals are showing how serious they are when it comes to bringing Mark Teixeira to Washington, D.C. According to a Major League source, the club has offered the switch-hitting first baseman an eight-year, $160 million contract that would pay Teixeira an average of $22.5 ...
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latimesblogs.latimes.com - 12/10/2008
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LAS VEGAS -- The Yankees' imminent signing of
free-agent left-hander CC Sabathia to a seven-year, $160-million deal...
would seem to take them out of the running for Mark Teixeira, but that will hardly ease the competition the Angels face in...
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Mark Teixeira negotiations heating up
latimes.com - 12/10/2008
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latimes.com —
Though the Angels haven't made a formal contract
offer to Teixeira, and General Manager Tony Reagins hasn't...
met face to face with agent Scott Boras here, Teixeira clearly remains the team's top priority. But if Teixeira signs elsewhere, the Angels ...
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Mark Teixeira remains Angels' Plan A - Los Angeles Times
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The Nationals Offer Teixeira A Crazy Deal...
Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond —
Take this for what it's worth -- however, if this is true, this could be the beginning of one craziest player courtships I have ever seen. Since I have seen this on the Nationals official website, we have to take as gospel. It looks like someone has drawn first blood on Teixeira -- The Washington Nationals -- a team that is looking for credibility in the sport. LAS VEGAS -- The Nationals are showing how serious they are when it comes to bringing Mark Teixeira to Washington, D.C. According to a Major League source, the club has offered the switch-hitting first baseman an eight-year, $180 million contract that would pay Teixeira an average of $22.5 million ...
NO BLEEPING WAY.
The Nationals Enquirer —
CHEAPSKATE NATS PLAY CHICKEN WITH THE BIG BOYS. 8 YEAR, $160 DEAL ON THE TABLE FOR TEX.
No Hometown Discount here -- it's the Hometown Markup!
Meanwhile, Scott Boras is licking his chops, and Ted Lerner is praying Mark Teixeira says thanks, but no thanks (heck, the guy can barely afford to pay the rent, remember?).
Nice PR move though, Mr. Lerner!
But who needs Tex? Da Meat Hook is ready for Spring Training!
(Photo by Getty Images) ...
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The Nationals Offer Teixeira A Crazy Deal...
oriolepost.blogspot.com 12/11/2008 — Take this for what it's worth -- however, if this is true, this could be the beginning of one craziest player courtships I have ever seen. Since I have seen this on the Nationals official website, we have to take as gospel. It looks like someone has ...
Back in it…
wevegotheart.com 12/23/2008 — For days, this post has been kicking around in my head. I’ve just been too busy to sit down and write.
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jorgesaysno.blogspot.com 12/26/2008 — Wow. After weeks of only hearing about the Red Sox, Orioles, Angels, and Nationals being involved in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes, the Yankees ultimately landed the free agent slugger with an 8 year/$180 million contract. The contract is further proof that you can never count out the Yankees, ...
For Sox, Mark Teixeira deal would be 2nd to none
bostonherald.com 12/16/2008 — he courtship of Mark Teixeira is consuming a great deal of time and energy on Yawkey Way. Should the Red Sox [ team stats ] eventually come out on top in the aggressive quest for the services of the gifted free agent first baseman, it will cost them ...
Angels Offer Teixeira Eight Year Deal
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 12/14/2008 — From Bill Shaikin : The Angels have offered an eight-year contract to Mark Teixeira, general manager Tony Reagins said Friday night. Reagins declined to provide the value of Teixeira's offer. The Angels are believed to have offered at least $160 million, matching or exceeding the highest offer ...
Everybody Take a Deep Breath —
Nationals Journal 12/10/2008
Lots of stuff flying around about Mark Teixeira, but little of it true. As one Nationals executive told me a few minutes ago, "Ninety percent of this stuff is pure fabrication." I have also heard from multiple people, representing several different ...
Yanks extend offer to Burnett —
Major League Baseball News 12/10/2008
The Yankees have extended a five-year contract offer to A.J. Burnett, according to a report on ESPN.com. The report said a decision from Burnett, also pursued by the Braves and Red Sox, could come as soon as Thursday.
Angels turn attention to Teixeira —
Major League Baseball News 12/10/2008
With the pending deal between CC Sabathia and the Yankees finally breaking the Winter Meetings' logjam, offers are starting to roll in on Mark Teixeira, who stands alongside Manny Ramirez as one of the most highly valued position players in free agency.
