I chided the Brewers and Yankees for letting the proposed "Mike Cameron for Melky Cabrera" swap die simply for lack of a phone call. Apparently, though, that's how people do business in the big leagues. According to an unnamed source cited in the LA Times, Angels owner Arte Moreno pulled his eight-year, $160 million offer off the table only after Scott Boras let it sit there for two weeks without countering.
Moreno sensed by the lack of communication that Boras and Teixeira were holding out for more, but without knowing what exactly they wanted, Moreno opted against bidding against himself. In the end, I don't doubt at all that Teixeira will get paid, but the whole process of annoying prospective teams seems counterproductive.
Has Boras lost his edge? Let's not forget, a year ago he was public humiliated when Alex Rodriguez essentially forced him to quit posturing with the Yankees and get a deal done.
ESPN's Buster Olney suggested yesterday that Boras might be stalling in an effort to top $190 million he got Derek Jeter before the 2001 season. But is is in Teixeira's best interest to hold out so that Boras can top personal milestones? Is his lifestyle going to change one iota whether he signs for $175 million versus $190 million? I don't see it. If more teams like the Angels and Red Sox step back from the bargaining table, don't be surprised if Teixeira forces Boras to re-engage with lower demands and more open lines of communication.
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Jeter is represented by Case Close, not Scott Boras.
You beat me to it. Casey Close has always represented Jeter. Additionally, the one time I can think of that Boras tried to best a contract was when he deliberately asked for ARod's $252 million to precisely double Kevin Garnett's then recordbreaking $126 million deal. I mean, I wouldn't put it past him to set a record, the slimy lowlife he is, but for a 29 year old with Gold Glove/Silver Slugger qualities, and the era of outrageous contracts, why even attempt to sort out the motives?
Brian, KingGreat I'm impressed great job...
Boras lost his edge. ARod and the Yanks made the deal last year, Boras was just in the way...
The tide is turning, Boras is getting his clients less then they could with a pro-active agent...
Most important move the Yankees needed to make after acquiring CC and AJ. Fills a tremendous offensive voide left when Giambi and Abreau were not signed. Big uprgrade for a major defensive position at first base. Can Derrick Lowe be far behind, how about Dejusu or Beltran in centerfield.
This would allow Joba to go back to setting upfor Mariano.
Jim Pug