Where they stand on Teixeira

"In the last day, baseball sources confirmed to the Globe's Tony Massarotti that Teixeira is the apple of Epstein’s eye and that the Red Sox have told at least one agent that their offense could be headed for trouble."

What does Tony Massarotti mean when he says "the offense could be headed for trouble"??

If the Natgionals offer 8 years and 170 million then I think we've got our first baseman of the future. Picking up an Adam Dunn with him, packaging them in a lineup with Zimmerman and "O baby, print them Series tickets".

Ortiz may be all done.....................and who knows about Lowell?

Sox need a BIG bat to protect Ortiz--that iswhat Maz is getting at.

I think that was meant to be if they didnt sign teixeira.......not that I agree with it.
But he would certainly help. But at what cost? 10 yrs 200 million doesnt appear to be enough now, are we looking at 10 years 250 million?

It means that Lowell, Ortiz, Drew and Varitek if he's back are getting older and injury prone and likely have seen their best days. This team needs 35-125 guy badly.

OK, Mike M. Fair question "what does Massarotti mean "the offense is headed for trouble"  but my question is why the heck is Theo telling agents that?  Won't it result in holding out for higher prices?  I know the agents aren't stupid and they can see the hole in the middle of Boston's batting order but why would he be calling extra attention to it? 

I don't get it. On a day when the Yankees are asking the taxpayers of the city of New York for an addition $350 MILLION DOLLARS to finish building their stadium, they can somehow go out and afford to drop $160 million for Sabathia and maybe another $200 million for Texeira. It is a CRIME that no major media organization is reporting on this disparity.

I think all this talk about 200-250 million dollar contracts is crazy. Sure the Sox could use a guy of Tex's talent but so could ever other team in baseball. I think the Sox should encourage the Yankees to spend a quarter billion on him and what for Lars Anderson to mature into the slugging 1st baseman everyone thinks he will be. Baseball America list Anderson as the Sox top prospect and is about 1 year away...

The offense is probably OK now, assuming Lowell comes back and is productive. But Lowell, Ortiz, certainly Varitek are all on the back nine of their careers. Lowell and Ortiz may be gone after 2010, and Bay may be gone after 2009. One area that is not discussed enough is the leadoff spot. We all thought, or at least hoped Ellsbury would be the answer there, and he may very well be, but he has to improve and lock down that job. Texiera would give the Sox a Manny-like rock in the middle of the lineup to build around.

I hope that we get him because are offence is in big trouble because no manny, ortiz is not what he used to be, lowell is done and so is teck. so without him all we have is pedroia, youk, and bay

Relax, whatever Theo or "Any Baseball Source" tells any media member take with less than a grain of salt - they aren't about to tell the whole world what their actual strategy is going to be

I think doing anything other than assuming that either A: the report about said to an agent is incorrect, or B: giving Theo the benefit of the doubt at this point is ridiculous. I trust Theo 100%. Always willing to make the tough calls and think long term.

It seems that the Red Sox know more about the seriousness of Mike Lowell's injury now, than was known during the playoffs. I would not be surprised if we do not see Mike for the beginning of next season which is why Theo is so interested in Teixera. If Lowell does come back healthy and we do get Teixeira, then what tough problem to have. lol

yankees are not done yet...

What "hole" are we talking about in the middle of the lineup?? 2 through 6 are Pedroia, Ortiz, Youkilis, Bay, Drew. There are about 25-28 teams that would kill to have such a "hole"

The Red Sox need Tex as bad as the Yankees needed C.C.. Let us not kid ourselves... The Red Sox in recent years have shown that they have what it takes to go toe to toe with the Yankees when it's time to spend some money.. Well the first salvo has been thrown.. Red Sox Nation has to answer back in a big way!!

Now that C.C is with the Yankees, the Sox need to do whatever they can to go sign Teixeria. I guess the Sox also need Pitching as well....and i heard D-Lowe might be heading to the Bronx too. I think the Yanks has gone NUTS!! because the way they played last season.

too, too expensive... Teixeira is out of his mind... his wishful, future contract is as bad as the internet bubble.

"I don't get it. On a day when the Yankees are asking the taxpayers of the city of New York for an addition $350 MILLION DOLLARS to finish building their stadium, they can somehow go out and afford to drop $160 million for Sabathia and maybe another $200 million for Texeira. It is a CRIME that no major media organization is reporting on this disparity."

First off, cities usually take the bulk of the bill when building new stadiums to entice teams to stay in their city. Why? Because sports teams, especially the Yankees, bring in HUGE amounts of money into the city. Second, it's not like Sabathia is geting the $160 million all at once. They get pay checks every week just like me and you.

too expensive is right... but he would be a definite immediate threat and someone to build around for the future of the Bo-sox

Teixeira would be a great addition to our team, a star player not looking to be in the lime light. Manny was an awesome hitter, but not very good with the media. Has anyone thought if Manny did not change agents he would still be here. Boras new if Manny took the 2 years option then he wasn;t in line for a payday. Manny I believe was guided into asking out of our city. But at the end of the day wo got Jason Bay a silent leader who plays defense and can hit. Adding Teixeira would solidify our line-up for years to come. And by the way Big Papi isn't on a downside, he played hurt last year. If protected like he once was watch his number explode.

You should quit writting about sports if you think Teixeira is "the best hitter on the market". Wow have you missed the boat.

I'm a little behind in my Red Sox reading so I'm sure I've missed it. Where exactly would Teixeira be playing in the field if we were to sign him? First base? Where does the leave Youk? If he moved to third, where does that leave Lowell? Traded? Has anyone talked about how this would all work?

Paul I think that is being said without any regard to Manny, cuz Manny isnt on the market as far as Boston is concerned

Tex fits in so many ways. Class guy. Switch hitter like Tito likes. This sticks it to Yankees too. They have old, weak lineup other than afraud, so this keeps a big bat away. It would be great to wait for Anderson, but the future is now while we have a core of young studs in the field and on the mound.

I think it would be a HUGH mistake to sign Texeira to an 8-10 yr. contract. Where does that leave Lars Anderson, who is a couple years away (if that)? He has shown great progress as a power hitter and hitting for average. He could be every bit the hitter Tex is -- and for alot less money!! I believe I read that Lowell has recovered well from his injuries. I do think that the Sox need a stronger bench for pinch hitting.

C'mon Red Sox! Outbid everyone for Teixeira! We know you can afford it! I pay the high food prices at Fenway and I DON'T MIND as long as I see you are willing to spend money on the best players around. SIGN TEX!!!!!!!!!

Tex. would be the key to the line up. Because we need to know if ortiz would be like he was two years ago, Will Drew be healthy enough to play at least 100 games. What would plan B be?

I think Tex is a terrible fit for the Sox. He's a classy family man which doesn't fit with the onnoxious jerk image our beloved Sox have lovingly cultivated.