I really don't know what to make of this situation. it is really either one of two things....teh Nats are seriously going to make a run at him(which they must realize will probably require a bigger offer than more established, "name" teams) or they are just bluffing to make it seem as though they are serious about this franchise.
Guys, i hate to continualy harp on this, but I think we are facing a decison that is going to define what kind of team we have/are able to have under this ownership group. If they are not only unwilling to pony up serious cash for this type of guy(who is really a more perfect fit that can be imagined, with himm beuing from this area), when will they?
Face it, the attendance, fan support, and TV numbers for this team in their 4th year in this major market town with a new stadium is HORRIBLE. Yes, the Lerners are making money for now, but if this continues and the stadium is a hulking piece of crap in 10-15 years we will be an even bigger joke than we are now.
I'm not saying we need to get Teixeira, but if they are using this as a season ticket promotiojal smokescreen these people (the lerners) are more clueless than we could have imagined, and we are in trouble as DC baseball fans.
Let's hope for the best.