Mets Make Offer To Derek Lowe

This past week rumors began to circulate about the New York Mets’ possible interest in right-handed pitcher Derek Lowe.

RBI Magazine has now learned that the New York Mets may have confirmed the validity of that rumor by offering Lowe a contract worth $36MM over the span of 3 years.

No official announcement has been made by the Mets organization in reference to the offer. It is certain, however, that agent Scott Boras and Lowe are interested in seeking a 5-year, $90MM contract, an offer that exceeds the amount offered from the Mets.

According to the New York Times and Scott Boras, the number of teams interested in Derek Lowe has increased since last week. The Mets have recently shown exclusive interest in signing Oliver Perez, but since have now seemed to prioritize working out a deal with Lowe.

The “righty” was 14-11 with a 3.24 earned run average while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. The Mets number one goal this offseason was to add a starting pitcher into their rotation.

Red Sox And Varitek Working Towards Possible Deal

RBI Magazine has learned from mulitple news sources that the Red Sox have begun negotiations with last year’s Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek.

The Boston Globe is reporting that Varitek’s agent Scott Boras and Red Sox officials are still “exchanging ideas” even after their recent troubles.

Jason Varitek is a Type A free agent who rejected the Red Sox’ arbitration offer earilier this month and started 120 games for the Red Sox in 2008, his lowest number of career starts recorded – except in 2006 when injuries played a role.

Yankees Spent $423 Million In December

The New York Yankees have gone “all out” this holiday season possibly placing the best players on the free agent market under the tree for the city of New York and all of those Yankees fans around the country.

Spending 423 million bucks on a few gifts is definitely a rarity these days, but the Yankees have all the confidence in the world on their recent holiday investments that include CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira and A.J. Burnett.

What could you possibly buy with $400MM?  Apparently, it is possible to buy yourself a house on the moon, or even 400 billion 99 cent cheeseburgers at McDonalds. You could even buy three of the best players in baseball and add them to your roster in hopes of winning a World Series-just like the Yankees have done.

The Yankees have always been infamous for smashing the piggy bank, but with their recent $400MM in transactions the team will actually have saved money even after paying their so-called “luxury tax”.

Losing players like Jason Giambi, Mike Mussina, Bobby Abreu, and Andy Pettitte all were responsible for freeing up most of the Yankees’ salary cap this offseason and reducing the payroll numbers below 2008 totals. The Yanks have successfully saved a dime in 2009! This is one spending spree we may never forget!

Nationals Had Higher Offer For Teixeira Than Yankees

First of all, RBI Magazine would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday and a great New Year as we move closer and closer to 2009. And with that we move to today’s breaking baseball news story….

Christmas Day has brought us a few stories surrounding the recent Yankees acquisition of first-baseman Mark Teixeira. RBI Magazine has learned from multiple news sources including MLBTRs that the Washington Nationals actually had a higher offer for Mark Teixeira and easily could have smoked the Yankees original offer. So why isn’t Teixeira a Nat?

Earlier this week, Teixeira’s agent Scott Boras was quoted stating that Teixeira would choose the team that was most likely to win a championship over the next few years. Obviously, Teixeira’s agent did not lie and even money could not stand in the way of his future decision. How much did Teixeira actually turn down to become a Yankee?

Reports have been circulating that the first-baseman turned down more than $5MM dollars more from the Nats to play in the Bronx. You might be asking “What in the Sam Hill was he thinking?”

The fact of the matter here is that Teixeira WAS thinking! Now he will have the opportunity to play and learn with baseball superstars Derek Jeter, CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Alex Rodriguez, and possibly develop his skills even more. Also, what seems to be the most important factor to agent Scott Boras and Mark Teixeira, is possibly winning a Championship.

If you were to choose who would win a championship in the next few years, I am sure the Nationals don’t immediatley come to mind. Did Mark Teixeira just pay $5MM to win a championship? Many think so…

Mets Could Offer Derek Lowe $18MM Per Year

Multiple MLB sources and Mets.com are now reporting that the Mets may make a run at acquiring pitcher Derek Lowe. Once again, agent Scott Boras is at it, this time with Derek Lowe.

RBI Magazine has learned from multiple reports that Lowe is seeking atleast $18MM per year. The Red Sox who just lost an offer to the Yankees involving another Scott Boras client Mark Teixeira, may still be interested in pursuring Lowe as well.

Yahoo Sports has confirmed that the Mets are currently engaging in “deep negotiations” with the all-star pitcher.

Yankees Sign Mark Teixeira

It is official! Mark Teixeira and agent Scott Boras finally made up their mind and successfully negotiated with the New York Yankees, signing a deal worth an estimated $180MM over the span of eight years and a no-trade clause contract.

The Yankees apparently outbid the Red Sox by almost $12MM plus even after the Yanks got nailed for luxury taxes earlier this week. An official announcement has not been yet confirmed by Yankees officials as of 7:40 PM EST tonight (December 23rd, 2008).

The decision comes after rumors began to circulate earlier this week about the Red Sox supposedly dropping all offers with Teixeira, and shutting the door on his chances to play in Boston. Obviously this rumor turned out to be false or negotiations may have just continued.

Agent Scott Boras was quoted saying that the decision was based on which team had the best chances of winning a future championship. Can you blame him?

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Red Sox Say No Way To Mark Teixeira

RBI Magazine has learned that the Red Sox made a drastic attempt to sign Mark Teixeira yesterday morning in Texas. Red Sox officials boarded a plane and flew to meet with Teixeira and his agent Scott Boras.

According to MLB.com, during the meeting Red Sox officials examined the other possible deals that Teixeira was previously offered by the other teams still hunting for the switch-hitter’s services.

Red Sox principal owner John Henry decided that these offers could not be matched saying “No Way!” to Scott Boras and Mark Teixeira dropping all potential offers and the idea of Teixeira becoming part of the Red Sox organization.

Other teams said to be interested in the first-baseman are the Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles and the Los Angeles Angels.

Update 9:22 EST: Teixeira and his agent Scott Boras are seeking $195 million contract. Is he really worth this much? RBI Magazine says NO WAY!

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Yankees May Offer Manny $50 Million

Many news sources including the New York Daily News that spoke to a few baseball officials say that the Yankees may be interested in seeking a two year deal worth $50 million with Manny Ramirez. The New York Daily News was also told by this “so-called” baseball official that the Yankees want Manny because they see him as the perfect addition to the lineup behind Alex Rodriguez. Are the Yankees indeed getting closer?

Other MLB sources told RBI Magazine that it is most likely that the Yanks will not exceed a two year deal with Ramirez. RBI Magazine was also told that the Yankees have stopped all trade negotiations with the Brewers involving Mike Cameron. This may be due to the recently spiked interest in Manny.

On Sunday, RBI Magazine learned that the Yankees were said to be willing to give everything they have to acquire Manny Ramirez if they can not get their hands on Mark Teixeria. The Yankees were expected to offer Ramirez roughly $20 million over a span of three years if there chances at the first baseman Teixeria do indeed bust.

The Los Angeles Angels and Washington Nationals have allegedly offered Teixeria an 8-year -$160 million option sometime over the duration of the last two weeks, an amount the Yankees will need to meet or beat. Oh., and we cannot forget about the Dodgers chances but word has it that they may be losing ground.

Phillies Re-Sign Jamie Moyer

The Phillies announced this afternoon that they have successfully negotiated and re-signed left-handed pitcher “Jay-Mo” Jamie Moyer. Moyer who just turned 46 years old, won 16 games for Philadelphia this past season and played a major role in the Phillies Championship run.

Currently a dollar figure has not been announced but the contract is for 2 years.

Moyer filed for free agency back in November and both sides had trouble agreeing to a deal. Honestly as a Philadelphia native and Derek Lowe in the mix, the chances of having Moyer in a Phils uniform looked very dim. I think Philadelphia fans can not relax. Ja-Mo is back!

Update 5:05PM EST. Jamie Moyer’s deal with the Phillies is estimated to be for $16 million.

Story developing…..

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