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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Angels: Sabathia, Peavy could be options if club moves off Teixeira

According to multiple sources, the Angels are reluctant to come close to meeting the reported 10-year deal agent Scott Boras is seeking for the 28-year-old first baseman. Six or seven years—at about $20 million per—reportedly is the limit the Angels have projected for Teixeira.

One report, courtesy of Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com, suggests the Angels have moved on to CC Sabathia as their main target. It is conceivable they could sign Sabathia and also acquire Jake Peavy from the Padres, who have multiple needs the talent-rich Angels could satisfy.

If Jered Weaver is a centerpiece of a Peavy deal, imagine this rotation:

Sabathia, Peavy, John Lackey, Ervin Santana and Joe Saunders.

While Reagins now says…“Mark Teixeira is a priority”.

Repoz Posted: November 27, 2008 at 12:28 AM | 10 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. The Kids Are Enright (1k5v3L)

Posted: November 27, 2008 at 12:40 AM (#3016647)

If Jered Weaver is a centerpiece of a Peavy deal, Reagins is a looney

2. Halofan Posted: November 27, 2008 at 12:49 AM (#3016652)

Knobler (2nd Link Above) at CBS-Sportsline was brilliant (but still homely bordering on Quasimodoesque ugly) in bringing up Teixeira's knee, as this has not been brought up EVER - this forces Reagins to comment - so Knobler gets an exclusive. You bloggers taking notes?

3. Hugh Jorgan Posted: November 27, 2008 at 12:58 AM (#3016657)

they could sign Sabathia and also acquire Jake Peavy from the Padres

Holy sh*t, Halo fans will be creaming themselves if this happens. They'd only need to score about 4 runs a game to win 100 again this year.

If Jered Weaver is a centerpiece of a Peavy deal, imagine this rotation:

Bwaa, ha, ha, ha...yeah like that's going to happen!

4. Scott Kazmir's breaking balls Posted: November 27, 2008 at 03:19 AM (#3016688)

So, who is the closer? Shields?

5. Kyle S Posted: November 27, 2008 at 06:30 AM (#3016746)

Maybe the Angels can trade some of their highly-regarded hitting prospects like Casey Kotchman, Dallas McPherson, and Brandon Wood for Peavy.

6. Matt Clement of Alexandria Posted: November 27, 2008 at 06:53 AM (#3016747)

The Angels are really trying to get the story out there that they totally won't meet Boras' demands. There's a whole lot of other free agents they like! They're starting trade talks!

They don't need you, Mark, they're happy on their own. You're a nice guy, but you're not what they're looking for, not that this price.

What's that? 7/170 you say? Would you take 7/165? Welcome to the California Angels, Mark Teixeira. A pleasure doing business with your lovely and talented agent.

7. mike d Posted: November 27, 2008 at 02:50 PM (#3016803)

The Angels will still lose to the Red Sox in the playoffs, regardless of their rotation.

8. Harold Posted: November 27, 2008 at 06:22 PM (#3016852)

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

9. Harold Posted: November 27, 2008 at 06:23 PM (#3016853)

Well that was weird.

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