December 23, 2008
Darn Nats
The Washington Nationals upped their offer to Mark Teixeira. This seems strange, since the two biggest bidders are now not talking to Boras.
I would really like to see Teixeira sign in Washington. The Nationals need a public relations boost, and there's nothing issuing a huge contract to a star to get the public's attention.
You hope one of the worst teams in baseball completely sabotages their chances of competing for nearly a decade? I'd prefer to see them win some games.
If the Nationals can't afford Tex with that new stadium in one of the biggest media markets in the US then tax payers should publicly flog Bud Selig. The Nationals are new but they aren't small market by any stretch of the imagination.
Granted he is a lot better than the over the hill bums teh DRays signed in the beginning but it would have the same effect. Plus unless Tex wants to lose everyday he'd need his head examined for sgining with them.
Didn't Tex play with ARod? Did he look like a happy camper in 2003?
