Teixeira Possibilities
Tim Cowlishaw of the Dallas Morning News weighs the possibilities for first baseman Mark Teixeira, a Scott Boras client set to hit free agency after the 2008 season.
When he hits arbitration after the 2007 season, it will be the first time Teixeira can request a salary commensurate to his peers. Carlos Delgado would be a good match; I would expect Boras to ask for $14-15MM at that time. PECOTA sees Teixeira as a $20MM player annually through 2011, so it will be money well spent.
Whether Texas will commit the $100+ million contract Teixeira will require after that remains to be seen. Jon Daniels seems to be on decent terms with Boras, with recent signings of Eric Gagne and Kevin Millwood.
Hmmm, perhaps delgados replacement in queens? I wish lol
Posted by: nrmax88 | March 07, 2007 at 12:12 PM
Teixiera will make more than $14 mil. I'd guess $18-20 with a bidding war developing as Boras feeds off the Yanks need for a 1B.
Posted by: Chase035 | March 07, 2007 at 12:46 PM
I was talking about his year of arb., not the AAV of his multiyear deal.
Posted by: RotoAuthority | March 07, 2007 at 01:35 PM
haha, oh. makes sense
Posted by: Chase035 | March 07, 2007 at 01:49 PM
There is no reason to pay $20 million to any 1b not named Pujols. Seriously. Anyone who pays $20 million for Teixiera is a fool. I'd go maybe $16, he's one guy you don't feel bad at all about getting outbid on.
Posted by: DentalPlan | March 08, 2007 at 08:22 PM
To expand on my comment, for $20 million you should be getting a .900+ OPS guy at a premium defensive position (like Vernon Wells, A-Rod, etc.) or a guy who is pretty much a lock for a 1.000+ OPS a year. Teixeira strikes me more as a .900+ OPS guy. For a 1b it's a bad deal, it's too easy to find cheaper production from a minor league 1b or a poor defensive outfielder.
Posted by: DentalPlan | March 09, 2007 at 07:44 AM