Boston reaction to Yankees signing Mark Teixeira is swift and fierce

soxmuscle · 01-07-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Your doing it wrong, you have to find a face of a person he hates.

min0 lee · 01-07-2009, 04:41 PM

Mark Teixeira's wife Leigh nudged hubby toward Yankees
BY ANTHONY MCCARRON
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER

Wednesday, January 7th 2009, 10:00 AM

Every Friday night, Mark Teixeira and his wife, Leigh, have "date night" - dinner at their country club near their home in Texas. Two weeks before Christmas, it was more than just a chance to spend time together - it was the night Leigh Teixeira nudged her husband toward the Bronx.

Throughout his free agency, Teixeira solicited his wife's opinion and she kept saying, "I just want you to be happy," Teixeira recalled. On date night, Teixeira asked, "Everything's equal, where do you want to go? She finally said, 'I want you to be a Yankee.'"

While all the contract details were settled two days before Christmas, Teixeira was officially made a Yankee Tuesday in a gala press conference at the old Yankee Stadium. His eight-year, $180million contract is part of a spree that has seen the Yankees spend $423.5 million on Teixeira and pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett.

The brawny first baseman pulled on a No. 25 pinstriped jersey in front of a roomful of reporters and Yankee executives. He posed for dozens of pictures as flashbulbs popped like fireworks. Teixeira talked about how he relished the challenge of being a Yankee, how he knows he'll face intense scrutiny because of his paycheck and how much he's looking forward to being the first first baseman at the new ballpark.

"No one's going to expect more out of me than me," the 28-year-old Teixiera said. "I believe I have yet to tap my potential. I'm trying to get better. I haven't accomplished anything yet - I don't have a World Series ring on my finger."

It was a day of celebration for the Yankees, who added another star, and for Teixeira, who brought much of his family along for the occasion. In addition to Leigh, who was his college sweetheart at Georgia Tech, his parents, John and Margy Teixeira, were there, as were Teixeira's sister, Elizabeth, and her husband, Nick Durastanti, who lives in Hoboken.

While the two sides were enjoying the day, they also gave a glimpse into the courting process. While the Teixeiras had made up their mind two weeks earlier, Yankee GM Brian Cashman was unsure he would land Teixeira just two hours before the sides reached a deal.

"All indications were he was going to be a Red Sox," Cashman said.

The Yankees had made an initial, six-year offer after Cashman had a meeting with Teixeira at a Washington D.C. hotel early in the free-agent period, but they pulled it. At 11 a.m. on Dec. 23, Cashman offered $160 million over eight years. An hour later, Teixeira's agent, Scott Boras, called Cashman and "engaged me over details. I felt the momentum. I remember calling Hal (Steinbrenner) and saying, 'We're the lead dog.'"

Ultimately, the Yankees had to push their offer to $180 million, or $22.5 million per year, something Hal Steinbrenner approved. Boras said that Teixeira did not take the best financial offer (in terms of years and dollars)."

Although the Yankees have given 10-year contracts to both Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter - two players Cashman polled about Teixeira - the GM described an eight-year deal as "one you try to stay away from."

But, he added, "We felt Teixeira was a rare, exceptional opportunity we could close out.In our research, there was no panic in him. I get the sense his makeup is extreme confidence in his abilities. He seems to have control of his inner world."

Teixeira's favorite player growing up was Don Mattingly, but in the end, it was his wife who helped the Yankees get their new first baseman. "Cash should give Leigh a hug," Teixeira joked.

"I thought it would be special for him to be a Yankee," Leigh Teixeira said.

soxfan34 · 01-07-2009, 04:42 PM

It was a joke choad boy, i didnt do the other one...how is this one, this one is better suited for you dickhead

soxmuscle · 01-07-2009, 04:43 PM

The Nationals offered $185 million.

soxmuscle · 01-07-2009, 04:45 PM

You're really not very good at Photoshop.

soxfan34 · 01-07-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

You're really not very good at Photoshop.

Like im going to spend time on something i did of you

soxmuscle · 01-07-2009, 04:55 PM

You've spent a lot of time painting yourself like the douchebag that you are in this thread.

Don't give me the "no time" excuse, you fucking moron.

soxfan34 · 01-07-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

You've spent a lot of time painting yourself like the douchebag that you are in this thread.

Don't give me the "no time" excuse, you fucking moron.

Are you trying to paint yourself a picture of what I look like little troll? I already told you that I wont spoon with you!!! Ask the doorknob girlfriend you homo.

min0 lee · 01-07-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

The Nationals offered $185 million.

I'm surprised they were willing to pay him that much, at least they are investing in their team.

I wouldn't sign with them though.

soxmuscle · 01-07-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by soxfan34

Are you trying to paint yourself a picture of what I look like little troll? I already told you that I wont spoon with you!!! Ask the doorknob girlfriend you homo.

soxmuscle · 01-07-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

I'm surprised they were willing to pay him that much, at least they are investing in their team.

I wouldn't sign with them though.

He would have put that team on the map, thats for sure.

I doubt he ever considered them though. The Red Sox, Angels, Nationals and Orioles were all duped.

soxfan34 · 01-07-2009, 05:13 PM

Alright, this is what i picture you to look like, sorry im not better at photoshop, lemme guess, you're better?

soxmuscle · 01-07-2009, 05:18 PM

That's not even my face?

No, I'm not a talented photoshopper and neither are you.

The difference being that I'm not trying to portray myself as talented at photoshop and you are.

soxfan34 · 01-07-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

That's not even my face?

No, I'm not a talented photoshopper and neither are you.

The difference being that I'm not trying to portray myself as talented at photoshop and you are.

Its not your face? Then i guess its your body then choad!!! Its the choad monkey dog!!!

Stewart14 · 01-07-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

The Nationals offered $185 million.

I don't think I would have signed with the nationals if they offered me $200 million for the same years. they suck, yes free agency is all about the money, but I have to believe that these athletes still have at least a little bit of their competitive desire left in them (well, except for Arod).

and in this case, when someone is gonna pay you a total of $180 million, what the hell difference does an extra $5 million make? If you are smart with your money, I am sure you could make that back in a year if you played your cards right.

soxfan34 · 01-08-2009, 01:06 PM

The sweet smell of victory and the agony of defeat...you suck!!!!!!

**IainDaniel** · 01-08-2009, 02:08 PM

Ball licker says what?

soxfan34 · 01-08-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Ball licker says what?

Get the dick outta ya mouth, i cant understand you!

**IainDaniel** · 01-08-2009, 02:13 PM

Stop trying to project your personal fantasies on to others.

All you are concerned with is guys acting out gay actions. Speaks a lot about you.

Irons77 · 01-08-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Stop trying to project your personal fantasies on to others.

All you are concerned with is guys acting out gay actions. Speaks a lot about you.

Agree

soxfan34 · 01-08-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Stop trying to project your personal fantasies on to others.

All you are concerned with is guys acting out gay actions. Speaks a lot about you.

What ball licker, im not sure who the one that started talking about balls

soxfan34 · 01-08-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Irons77

Agree

Who does the fat little fucker look like in the middle Irons?

**IainDaniel** · 01-08-2009, 02:41 PM

I love how you are a little whiny bitch. (go ahead and report me again like the bitch you are, I get a good laugh out of it)

I have seen 4 year olds not cry and complain as much as you.

All you have done on this site, is either try to sell or buy supps, or bitch and complain.

soxfan34 · 01-08-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I love how you are a little whiny bitch. (go ahead and report me again like the bitch you are, I get a good laugh out of it)

I have seen 4 year olds not cry and complain as much as you.

All you have done on this site, is either try to sell or buy supps, or bitch and complain.

Remember asshole: you told me to!!!!

All you have done on this site, is either try to sell or buy supps: thats all that this forum is good for, nothing else. It has sucky moderators, and sucky threads.

**IainDaniel** · 01-08-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by soxfan34

Remember asshole: you told me to!!!!

All you have done on this site, is either try to sell or buy supps: thats all that this forum is good for, nothing else. It has sucky moderators, and sucky threads.

Well then thank me for your ticket out of here.

Irons77 · 01-08-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Well then thank me for your ticket out of here.

Thank you sir

min0 lee · 01-08-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Well then thank me for your ticket out of here.

soxmuscle · 01-08-2009, 05:20 PM

Peace soxfan34

soxmuscle · 01-08-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

I don't think I would have signed with the nationals if they offered me $200 million for the same years. they suck, yes free agency is all about the money, but I have to believe that these athletes still have at least a little bit of their competitive desire left in them (well, except for Arod).

and in this case, when someone is gonna pay you a total of $180 million, what the hell difference does an extra $5 million make? If you are smart with your money, I am sure you could make that back in a year if you played your cards right.

Teixeira was purely about the money.

He's been described as the ultimate Scott Boras client for that very reason.

$5 million dollars is just not enough.

min0 lee · 01-09-2009, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Peace soxfan34

He dragged it out.

01-07-2009, 04:41 PM	#302
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,735 Photos: 542	Mark Teixeira's wife Leigh nudged hubby toward Yankees BY ANTHONY MCCARRON DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Wednesday, January 7th 2009, 10:00 AM Every Friday night, Mark Teixeira and his wife, Leigh, have "date night" - dinner at their country club near their home in Texas. Two weeks before Christmas, it was more than just a chance to spend time together - it was the night Leigh Teixeira nudged her husband toward the Bronx. Throughout his free agency, Teixeira solicited his wife's opinion and she kept saying, "I just want you to be happy," Teixeira recalled. On date night, Teixeira asked, "Everything's equal, where do you want to go? She finally said, 'I want you to be a Yankee.'" While all the contract details were settled two days before Christmas, Teixeira was officially made a Yankee Tuesday in a gala press conference at the old Yankee Stadium. His eight-year, $180million contract is part of a spree that has seen the Yankees spend $423.5 million on Teixeira and pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett. The brawny first baseman pulled on a No. 25 pinstriped jersey in front of a roomful of reporters and Yankee executives. He posed for dozens of pictures as flashbulbs popped like fireworks. Teixeira talked about how he relished the challenge of being a Yankee, how he knows he'll face intense scrutiny because of his paycheck and how much he's looking forward to being the first first baseman at the new ballpark. "No one's going to expect more out of me than me," the 28-year-old Teixiera said. "I believe I have yet to tap my potential. I'm trying to get better. I haven't accomplished anything yet - I don't have a World Series ring on my finger." It was a day of celebration for the Yankees, who added another star, and for Teixeira, who brought much of his family along for the occasion. In addition to Leigh, who was his college sweetheart at Georgia Tech, his parents, John and Margy Teixeira, were there, as were Teixeira's sister, Elizabeth, and her husband, Nick Durastanti, who lives in Hoboken. While the two sides were enjoying the day, they also gave a glimpse into the courting process. While the Teixeiras had made up their mind two weeks earlier, Yankee GM Brian Cashman was unsure he would land Teixeira just two hours before the sides reached a deal. "All indications were he was going to be a Red Sox," Cashman said. The Yankees had made an initial, six-year offer after Cashman had a meeting with Teixeira at a Washington D.C. hotel early in the free-agent period, but they pulled it. At 11 a.m. on Dec. 23, Cashman offered $160 million over eight years. An hour later, Teixeira's agent, Scott Boras, called Cashman and "engaged me over details. I felt the momentum. I remember calling Hal (Steinbrenner) and saying, 'We're the lead dog.'" Ultimately, the Yankees had to push their offer to $180 million, or $22.5 million per year, something Hal Steinbrenner approved. Boras said that Teixeira did not take the best financial offer (in terms of years and dollars)." Although the Yankees have given 10-year contracts to both Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter - two players Cashman polled about Teixeira - the GM described an eight-year deal as "one you try to stay away from." But, he added, "We felt Teixeira was a rare, exceptional opportunity we could close out.In our research, there was no panic in him. I get the sense his makeup is extreme confidence in his abilities. He seems to have control of his inner world." Teixeira's favorite player growing up was Don Mattingly, but in the end, it was his wife who helped the Yankees get their new first baseman. "Cash should give Leigh a hug," Teixeira joked. "I thought it would be special for him to be a Yankee," Leigh Teixeira said. How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

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IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,524	Stop trying to project your personal fantasies on to others. All you are concerned with is guys acting out gay actions. Speaks a lot about you. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

01-08-2009, 02:41 PM	#323
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,524	I love how you are a little whiny bitch. (go ahead and report me again like the bitch you are, I get a good laugh out of it) I have seen 4 year olds not cry and complain as much as you. All you have done on this site, is either try to sell or buy supps, or bitch and complain. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

01-08-2009, 05:20 PM	#328
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