Mark Teixeira Comes “Home”
17 Jun 2008There is no real connection between Mark Teixeira and Texas, besides the fact that he played 4 1/2 years in Arlington. In fact, there is probably a greater connection between Tex (I guess that’s where the familiarity comes from) and the good people of Georgia, given that he played at Georgia Tech.
But now, Atlanta fans are getting a taste of what we here in North Texas experienced before we traded him. Malcontent, hints of wanting to play with another team, and clubhouse dissension all seem to follow this guy. This blog wants to bring Tex to Baltimore. Be careful what you wish for.
Rangers fans are surely planning on welcoming Tex "home" tonight when the Braves come in to play. Before you cheer for him, remember that he undermined Ron Washington, causing clubhouse problems that still linger today. Remember that the notorious slow starter declined to play just 2 extra minor league games before the season last year because of travel. Remember that the Scott Boras client turned down an 8-year, $140 million contract before we traded him.
Sound a little like A-Rod? Think about giving him the A-Rod treatment on his "homecoming."
Good for Dallas fans, who booed Mark Teixeira. Better for Vicente Padilla, who knocked him down with a first-pitch fastball.
Teixeira explained it away by saying, “If fans can boo Andruw Jones in Atlanta, they can boo anybody.” Tex, stop comparing yourself with players who AREN’T clubhouse cancers.
Comment by Robert — 17 Jun 2008 @ 11:53 pm