Maybe I'm just skeptical, but I'm not feeling all that confident with the Mark Teixeira negotiations. I would think that with an exclusive negotiation window, Angels GM Tony Reagans would at least attempt to take advantage of it. Also ESPN has an article up on it's website that pits the Red Sox against the Yankees as the finalists in the Teixeira sweepstakes (although this could be because ESPN fails to recognize the other 28 teams in baseball). Here's the thing, with Garland, Rodriguez, and Anderson off the books (an estimated $30 milllion this season) I say throw the bank at Mark Teixeira. You saw what he did hitting in front of Vlad (and actually I think he should hit behind him) and you saw how the fans reacted. If Tex wants to win, and play in an area where the New York Post or Boston Herald won't scrutenize his every move, he should stay in Anaheim. If he cares about the money, then by all means go play for a last place Baltimore or Washingon. Maybe you'll help them crack 75 wins.
With that being said, here are five moves I would make for the 2008 season if I had Arte Moreno's money (which I dont.)
1. Re-Sign Mark Teixeira:
1a. If Tex leaves, C.C. Sabathis becomes move number 1.
2. TRADE: Howie Kendrick, Jered Weaver, and two lower end prospects for Jake Peavy and Khalil Greene
2a. If this doesn't work, resign John Garland at a lower rate and bring back Orlando Cabrera.
3. TRADE: Jeff Mathis, one mid prospect or two lower prospects for Garret Atkins
4. Resign Juan Rivera
5. SELL Gary Matthews for 20 cents on the dollar
If this is the case (best case senario) the line up would look like this:
LF: Figgins
SS: Greene
RF/DH: Guerrero
1b: Teixeira
CF: Hunter
3b: Atkins
DH/RF: Rivera
C: Napoli
2b: Aybar
With Reggie Willits, Brandon Wood, Bobby Wilson or Hank Cronger, Robb Quinnlin, and Sean Rodriguez on the bench.
ROTATION:
Lackey
Peavy
Santana
Saunders
Nick Green/Nick Aidenhart/Dustin Mosely
Sigh... I can dream right?
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