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Source: Red Sox getting closer to Teixeira deal
The Red Sox are making progress in their quest to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, according to a major-league source.
Source: Red Sox getting closer to Teixeira deal
Mark Teixeira negotiations heating up
latimesblogs.latimes.com — 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... (more) Mark Teixeira negotiations heating up
Nats make eight-year offer to Teixeira | MLB.com: News
Nats make eight-year offer to Teixeira | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com — LAS VEGAS -- The Nationals are showing how serious they are when it comes to bringing Maryland... native 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 ... (more) Nats make eight-year offer to Teixeira | MLB.com: News
Mark Teixeira remains Angels' Plan A - Los Angeles Times
Mark Teixeira remains Angels' Plan A - Los Angeles Times
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 ... (more) Mark Teixeira remains Angels' Plan A - Los Angeles Times
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Mark Teixeira/Winter Meetings Day 4 Open Thread
YFSF — ... Getting an early start on the final day of the Winter Meetings with this tidbit from Ken Rosenthal: The Red Sox are making progress in their quest to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, according to a major-league ...

Red Sox gain in race for Mark Teixeira
SmackCaster SmackBlog — ... Ken Rosenthal on FoxSports.com writes that the Boston Red Sox have gained ground in pursuit of free-agent Mark Teixeira. Teixeira is the biggest prize out there now that the New York Yankees have reeled in CC Sabathia. There have been reports of Teixeira’s agent, Scott Boras, seeking anywhere from eight to 10 years for his client.. Jon Heyman said on Thursday that he wouldn’t be surprised if the deal approached or broke the $200 million mark. ...

Where Everything Stands With Teixeira and Varitek
Fenway West - A Boston Red Sox Blog — Last night Ken Rosental reported that the Red Sox were making good progress with Teixeira but this morning Jon Heyman reports that the ...

Hot Stove Update
Center Field — ... "nothing is imminent" on a deal for him... but rumblings are gathering that a deal is getting closer. The Sox selected RHP prospect Miguel Gonzalez from the Angels during today's Rule 5 draft. Julio Lugo may be on his way to Arizona ...

Fox: Red Sox getting closer to Teixeira deal
The Game of Baseball — ... was being made earlier (Wednesday)," one source said. A rival general manager whose plans could be affected by the Red Sox's addition of Teixeira also indicated that a deal was getting closer. But Teixeira's agent — Scott Boras — said Thursday that the Teixeira sweepstakes remains wide open. Asked if Teixeira was down to deciding between the Red Sox and Nationals, Boras said, "That would be totally inaccurate," adding that other teams were in the mix. Click HERE to Read the Rest of the Story

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danny-knobler.blogs.sportsline.com 12/23/2008 — The Mark Teixeira derby appears to have come down to the Red Sox and the Nationals, and while Teixeira doesn't appear to have decided yet, the teams are expecting a decision today, according to sources. ...
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Source: Red Sox Getting Closer to Teixeira DealBleacher Report - MLB 12/11/2008
The Red Sox are making progress in their quest to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, according to a major-league source. "Headway was being made earlier today," one source said. A rival general manager whose plans could be affected by ...
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