Tex and the Nats...

[tomterp]

I'm logged in now.  Has there been any discussion about how ESPN has mishandled the story repeatedly?

[Bags]

Yakult Swallows all the way.

That girl's got a funny first name but there's something about her that appeals to me...
 

[Bags]

I'm logged in now.  Has there been any discussion about how ESPN has mishandled the story repeatedly?

Not that I've heard, mostly Celtics vs. Hawks basketball chatter.

[sportsfan882]

Good show, guys. I still don't think you will be right but about Teixeira coming here but it is what it is. I agree though that the best time for him to come forward with his decision would be tonight. Nothing else is happening in Sports until tomorrow/Sunday. People are getting sick of this story and want it to end. Christmas is a week away as well.

[JeffCMSB]

darn tom....that sucks you missed it...I'll have it posted in a few minutes so you can hear it

[JeffCMSB]

Thanks Sports fan we'll see..it will be a coup if we are right

[houston-nat]

That girl's got a funny first name but there's something about her that appeals to me...
 

Nice!

So I forgot my password for Orioles Hangout, it asked me to verify my ID by entering what city the Orioles play in, and I typed in "Baltimore". And it says that's wrong.

[tomterp]

darn tom....that sucks you missed it...I'll have it posted in a few minutes so you can hear it

wasn't paying attention.   Went to the gym, then to get lunch, did listen to Tom Boswell talking about Tex on Charlie Steiner's XM 175 show.  Boswell still thinks Boston, Angels, Nats, Orioles in order most likely, really thinks Boston walking out is just a negotiating ploy to have Boras chasing after them.

[JeffCMSB]

I don't buy it...not john Henry's style...Theo yeah...John henry....no

[PANatsFan]

Nice!

So I forgot my password for Orioles Hangout, it asked me to verify my ID by entering what city the Orioles play in, and I typed in "Baltimore". And it says that's wrong.

They're moving to Canada

[tomterp]

Thanks Sports fan we'll see..it will be a coup if we are right

Somebody (Baseball Prospectus, perhaps) had a contest where you pick the team, years and contract amount you think Tex will sign for.  I picked Nats 10 / $200m, and I'm pretty sure I was the only one to pick the Nats.   

But I did so mostly because it there was a vacuum, best to be a contrarian sometimes.  Now I have to remember where that was if I want to claim my prize (should Tex sign with the Nats).   

[Bags]

Thanks Sports fan we'll see..it will be a coup if we are right

Thanks Jeff,
I hope your 'Deep Throat' source is correct (on the day that we hear the original Deep Throat, Mark Felt, has passed away)

[tomterp]

I don't buy it...not john Henry's style...Theo yeah...John henry....no

Remember, they did the big show with Matzuzaka, of telling him the plane was on the runway, either get on or we're leaving.  They had Boras running after them on the tarmac.  All negotiating tactics.  It is widely believed that Boras will suggest other bids are higher to drive them up, when no such other bids exist.  At some point, best to call his bluff.

[DCFan]

Remember, they did the big show with Matzuzaka, of telling him the plane was on the runway, either get on or we're leaving.  They had Boras running after them on the tarmac.  All negotiating tactics.  It is widely believed that Boras will suggest other bids are higher to drive them up, when no such other bids exist.  At some point, best to call his bluff.

That was Epstein.

[JeffCMSB]

The Dice K thing was a lot like the Carl Pavano thing...take it or leave it...and like you said Boras came running. If Boras' best offer is the Sox at 8 years at 160 lets say..then he is coming to Boston...frankly...I don't believe that to be true.

[HalfSmokes]

The Dice K thing was a lot like the Carl Pavano thing...take it or leave it...and like you said Boras came running. If Boras' best offer is the Sox at 8 years at 160 lets say..then he is coming to Boston...frankly...I don't believe that to be true.

Remember though, Dice-K wasn't a free agent, it was take it or pitch in Japan. I'm actually surprised Boras isn't trying to screw the Sox after that to return the favor.

[wpa2629]

Remember, they did the big show with Matzuzaka, of telling him the plane was on the runway, either get on or we're leaving.  They had Boras running after them on the tarmac.  All negotiating tactics.  It is widely believed that Boras will suggest other bids are higher to drive them up, when no such other bids exist.  At some point, best to call his bluff.

No one else had anywhere near the same level of interest as boston with that deal --- obviously the Nats have put more money on the table at this point than boston which is why this is taking so long -- I don't see the two scenarios as being the same at all ...

[sportsfan882]

From The O's Insider Belkast:

Nothing is official yet. I was told that we would either have some kind of aggrement today or we would be dropping out. Tex is in the elimination process as I was told we fully expect to know where we stand today.

 

[FrankenMonkey]

Man I hope they do get this deal done today. You know, so they can bang out some quick Tex jerseys for last minute Xmas rush!

[hammondsnats]

haha i see in MLBTR comments thread someone with name of Hondo5 says we're going to sign Teix for 9yr/$210 million and it'll be announced tonight/tomorrow, with the deal official on Monday. 

[HalfSmokes]

haha i see in MLBTR comments thread someone with name of Hondo5 says we're going to sign Teix for 9yr/$210 million and it'll be announced tonight/tomorrow, with the deal official on Monday. 

OH would have the whole weekend to wait for the O's to sweep in with their super offer?

[JeffCMSB]

For those that missed the show...you can go here

http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/19792

or here

http://www.youcastr.com/casts/archive/sports-vortex-teixeira-special-121908

to download...they are exactly the same file so dont worry which site...talkshoe has better stats tracking..

[DCFan]

haha i see in MLBTR comments thread someone with name of Hondo5 says we're going to sign Teix for 9yr/$210 million and it'll be announced tonight/tomorrow, with the deal official on Monday. 

Hondo5's guess for the actual terms is probably pretty accurate. But deals aren't "official" until the player undergoes a physical which I doubt can be lined up that quickly let alone have the results analyzed.

[tomterp]

No one else had anywhere near the same level of interest as boston with that deal --- obviously the Nats have put more money on the table at this point than boston which is why this is taking so long

I hope we have, but we don't know that at all.  Boston could well already have the top offer, and Boras is just squeezing them for more.  I like what I'm hearing so far, at least Boston didn't agree overnight like the rumor was yesterday, but we should not get overly crazy just yet.

[spidernat]

Did you know that if you insert the letters FE (or iron) in the middle of "sources" you get sour feces? 

That girl's got a funny first name but there's something about her that appeals to me...