TwitterMark Teixeira
23 Dec 2008
SI’s Jon Heyman and ESPN’s Buster Olney are both reporting that the Yankees have agreed in principle with 1st baseman Mark Teixeira on an 8-year deal. Heyman has it at $180mm and a full no-trade while Olney says an 8-year deal worth more than $170mm, but no mention of a full no-trade clause.
The Yankees have signed the top 3 free agents this off-season.
Dec 23, 2008 @ 16:36:19
congrats, didn’t see that coming to be honest, if they go for Manny now (still are rather weak in the OF) they will have a fearsome foursome winter
Dec 23, 2008 @ 21:33:58
Andy – long time, no…uh, post? It’s been a busy year, what can I say? This one took me by surprise, was hoping the Sox would pull this one out. On the other hand, imagine the wailing and gnashing of teeth that will ensue should the Yankees get off to a poor start? Could be some great drama. Happy Holidays!