Wiphan

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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

The guy hasn't had less than 24 HRs or 87 RBIs since he was a backup for John Olerud in Toronto in 1995. If that's the downside then I doubt they can do much better for $8 million at first base.

They should ante up and sign Teixeira. Delgado is on the otherside of his career and tex is a much better player and will be for the next 5 years. Would you rather have the 2nd best 1st baseman in the lague for the next 5 or 6 years or Delgado? The difference in money shouldnt make much difference with the money mint coming online next year. What do you do with Delgado after next year? There is no guarantee he will show up to play for $8 million anyway. You know he will want an extention and you may wind up with a Manny situation. They have Wright signed to a good contract and there is no other position player that they will have to pay in the near future.