Mark Teixeira

Many of us would love to see Mark Teixeira manning 1st base for us next year, as would I, but this just simply isn't realistic.

To have Teixeira play 1st base, many things would have to happen.

1) Trade Mike Lowell. Consider this:

What team would trade for a guy BEFORE Spring Training coming off of a hip surgery? A player that his splits are better in Fenway. If there is ANY chance of the Red Sox trading Mike Lowell, they would have to pick up 80%+ of his contract.

2) The Red Sox would have to beat the Angels AND the Yankees in an ultimate bidding war

The Red Sox would have to beat the Angels, who are looking in their couches for extra money that they could give to Tex. The Angels might not even resign Frankie Rodriguez because they need the money to pony up to Scott Boras and Teixeira. The Yankees are merely saying "Bring a wheelbarrow to our Vault and you can take as much as you want- 6 times a week".

3) Why would the Red Sox block Lars Anderson?

As most fans know, the Red Sox have one legitimate power prospect in Anderson. He also plays 1B, so why would the Red Sox block him? The only way I don't see Anderson in Fenway by 2010 is if he gets traded for a stud pitcher.

Reasons to think the Red Sox could sign Mark Teixeira:

1) Has everything we're looking for:

• Great Glove
• Switch hitter
• Takes his BBs
• Averages 35 HRs
• Works the Count
• Ultimate Professional
• Doesn't strike out much (93) compared to 97 BBs.

2) Scott Boras

Many Boras clients are Red Sox players: Cora, Drew, Ellsbury, Varitek and Matsuzaka. Boras loves the Red Sox ownership and with all of the obvious reasons Boras could sell Teixeira right into the middle of the order.

3) When you least expect it:

Theo Epstein had a very uneventful offseason last year, aside from the Johan Santana sweepstakes. He has declared that most likely, this will not occur. Theo has made some moves that we have not seen in the near future: JD Drew, Julio Lugo and most notably Daisuke Matsuzaka.

Conclusion: Would I love to have Teixeira in the middle of our order for years to come? Sure. Are the odds in the Red Sox favor? I don't believe so.

What says you loyal readers?