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'Scary money' from Nationals?

Posted on: November 21, 2008 11:47 am

Score: 87

The Nationals have publicly played down their interest in signing free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, but multiple baseball officials have said in the last two days that the Nationals are willing to offer Teixeira "scary money."

While it's unclear exactly how high Washington will go in pursuit of Teixeira, one official said today that agent Scott Boras has told the Nationals they would need to offer $200 million over 10 years to have any chance of signing him. Teixeira grew up in nearby Maryland, but his reluctance to sign with the Nationals would be understandable. The Nationals were 59-102 in 2008, and in four years since moving to the Nation's Capital, they have yet to post a winning record.

The Nationals haven't totally been focused on Teixeira. At the general managers' meetings earlier this month in California, they were also asking about big-name, big-money hitters who might be available in a trade.

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ZeroF0rce Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: May 5, 2008	Posted on: November 21, 2008 2:33 pm Score: 91 'Scary money' from Nationals? Hahahah...'Scary Money' Hey Tex, call up A-Rod and ask him how his 'scary money' deal worked out for HIM. Playing on a poor team strapped for cash that can't afford arms because of your signing, the Union thats threatening you if you DON'T sign or if you restructure and fans in your OWN city that look down on you. Think twice Tex, and keep that 'reluctance' to sign with the Nat's up. [ Reply to Comment ]
GMB Brian Reputation: 96 Level: Superstar Since: Oct 4, 2006	Posted on: November 21, 2008 2:35 pm Score: 91 'Scary money' from Nationals? This is getting out of hand. What the hell has Texeira done? He hasn't led his team to any pennants or championships. He is not worth $20 million a year. [ Reply to Comment ]
Sonic John Reputation: 96 Level: Superstar Since: Oct 11, 2006	Posted on: November 21, 2008 2:48 pm Score: 85 'Scary money' from Nationals? Bring on a SALARY cap before this sport is ruined FOREVER! I am from Maryland and even know the High school "Tex" attended here, but come on!!! This is totally absurd. Hey Mark and more importantly Scott B.....Take your bat and STUFF IT. [ Reply to Comment ]
openmind888 Reputation: 51 Level: Pro Since: Oct 23, 2008	Posted on: November 21, 2008 2:52 pm Score: 45 'Scary money' from Nationals? let free markets decide [ Reply to Comment ]
Tyldak23 Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Aug 16, 2006	Posted on: November 21, 2008 3:23 pm Score: 91 'Scary money' from Nationals? It isn't about him being worth that much 90% of pitchers over 30 are making double what they should be. It's about consistency and he's been incredibly consistent. How often does a 28 year old switch hitter averaging 34 HR, 113 RBI, .290/.378/.541 with gold glove defense? Throw in that he's becoming a better hitter with age (the last two seasons he posted his two highest BA, OBP and OPS) and you know the big market teams will bid him up over $20 million a year for sure. I agree for a team like the Nationals it isn't worth the risk of guaranteeing that many years, but for a big payroll team with a good farm system to provide cheap players (Red Sox, Yankees, Angels), he'd be well worth 6 years $120 million. [ Reply to Comment ]
Somethings Up Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Nov 23, 2006	Posted on: November 21, 2008 3:24 pm Score: 66 'Scary money' from Nationals? $200 million for this bum......HAHAHAHAHAHA....what the hell makes this guy even worth 5 milion a year...He's so overrated it's not even funny [ Reply to Comment ]
PhillyRounder Reputation: 94 Level: All-Star Since: Aug 16, 2006	Posted on: November 21, 2008 3:51 pm Score: 88 'Scary money' from Nationals? Your a moron. Mark Teixeria has hit 30 HR's and had 100 RBI's each of the past 5 seasons. Not worth 5 million a year, your a god damn clown. [ Reply to Comment ]
jimboshouse Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Aug 17, 2006	Posted on: November 21, 2008 4:03 pm Score: 87 'Scary money' from Nationals? Yeah, damn I wouldn't want to be A-Rod. Now on an awesome team and probably over a hundred million dollars later, future HOFamer, yeah, damn I don't want to be him, he's the last player I would want to be in the MLB... Taking 200 million dollars or more over 10 years for Texeira's talent, I think he would come away a pretty happy person, as anyone would. And if he's like ARod and wins an MVP or two and has to drag his feet over to the Yanks to continue to make 20 million a year, I think he could probably live with it and be satisfied... [ Reply to Comment ]
etpconscious Reputation: 90 Level: All-Star Since: Jan 11, 2007	Posted on: November 21, 2008 4:03 pm Score: 90 'Scary money' from Nationals? u obviously are joking....oh yeah, you are....I can see the "HAHAHAHAHAHA's" on your post. The only first basemen, I see, worth more than Tex....is Ryan Howard. Now as for Tex, is he worth 20 million a year? My answer is ..... if the market calls for him to be the highest paid player at his position based on his performance... then the answer is Yes. However, are there other first basemen out there.... that are overpaid, which is causing Tex's rate to rise ...once again the answer is Yes...and that would mean just the opposite in answering the first question. Which would mean "No" he is not worth 20 million a year based on the fact that the whole market is over- inflated. But Tex's salary command is not based on him being a bum. It is based on some other "bum"... making a million dollars a year. Baseball must note the crisis of the economy, housing as well as the stocks. All markets with no control based on free- agency, will eventually need a correction. However this will not begin until us the fans draw the line as to what is necessary in sports. There are idiots out there paying 20 grand for football tickets, 22.00 dollars for a freaking hat, 100.00 dollars for a damm jersey. As long as we the fans continue to pay these outrageous prices for material attached to our sports markets...the money will be there to pay Tex 20 million a year. Go figure his worth ...comes truly from our indulgence!!! [ Reply to Comment ]
Franchise_Playa Reputation: 79 Level: Pro Since: Jan 29, 2008	Posted on: November 21, 2008 4:10 pm Score: 60 'Scary money' from Nationals? must not be a Nats fan - I say go for it. They have Zimmerman and Teixeira on the corners - nice foundation for the beginning of something............ [ Reply to Comment ]