The Mark Teixeira Story
Posted by Steve Lombardi on November 9th, 2008 · Comments (9)
Anthony McCarron, in the Daily News, tells us everything that you want to know about Mark Teixeira.
Me? I get this Carlos Beltran vibe when I think of Teixeira – great defensive player, gets on base a lot, hits with power and drives in runs…and who wouldn’t want all that? But, he’s more of a player who’s a better fit when he doesn’t have to be “the man.” He’s more of a Chris Chambliss than a Reggie Jackson – if that makes sense. And, if Teixeira signs with the Yankees, say, for something like $160 million, the media and fans are going to expect some “man” performance from him…and how will that go over? Probably much the same as it’s going for Beltran in Metsville…
Besides his first season (96 OPS+), Beltran has been pretty damn good (150, 126, 129), plus three gold gloves at a prime defensive position.
I like Teix much more than Beltran because he is more of a pure power hitter (which means he sacrifices speed.) Teix has a better career OPS 134 vs. 118., better SLG .540 vs .496, better OBP.
And in their ”162-game pace” Beltran projects to 39-108-113, Teix to 36-121-101.
I would say Teix is more powerful and more disciplined at the plate than Beltran. And it’s not like Teix will be first fiddle, we still have A-Rod for that.
And it’s not like Teix will be first fiddle, we still have A-Rod for that.
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That would be 3rd fiddle; Jeter’s still with the team.
I read that Tex isn’t friendly with A-Rod from Rangers days. But is anyone friendly with A-Rod? Does it matter? I don’t see Teixeira as a Chambliss or a Reggie. Or a Beltran, for that matter. I think he’s workmanlike and gets it done but also has a fire for winning. I want the guy on the Yankees. A lot.
At 160 million he’s no bargain that’s for sure. I don’t like the idea of getting tied up in a long term Giambi like contract with this guy.
“That would be 3rd fiddle; Jeter’s still with the team.”
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Sorry, Jeter’s strings are frayed and his bow is sagging (which is why he can’t stay with a chic too long).
Teix would have no pressure on him because Alex will always command the maximum attention.
Plus there is a lot of attention on Cano for 2009 also.
Teix would just fit in nicely with what we are trying to accomplish.
If they have that worry, just sign Manny too
it gets A-rod off the hook too! lol
Sorry, Jeter’s strings are frayed and his bow is sagging (which is why he can’t stay with a chic too long).
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Regardless, he’s the face of the franchise.