That’s a Laugh

Talk that the Los Angels Angels could pry Mark Teixeira from the Atlanta Braves merely for third base prospect Brandon Wood and utilityman Robb Quinlan got a hearty laugh from Angels general manager Tony Reagins—who dismissed that speculation (in a Minnesota newspaper) as the babble of bloggers, a line Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman loves, though he qualifies by saying some of us babbling bloggers actually do good work. Bottom line: Heyman’s right. To get Teixeira would take more than a pair—maybe a full house, if not a royal flush. Not that the prospects-rich Angels couldn’t afford it. But, as Heyman says, citing Sandy Alderson from his days running Oakland, a mere prospect and swingman would barely rent Teixeira for the weekend. Still, don’t be surprised to see Teixeira move at or before the deadline, even if there’s no... [read full story]