First Base: Teixeria and Manny affect Delgado
ESPN News continues to report that free-agent 1B Mark Teixeira is close to making a decision on where to sign his next contract.
According to multiple reports, the Red Sox, Angels, Nationals and Orioles have all made offers to Teixeira.
Jon Heyman of SI.com believes that if the Yankees are unable to sign Teixeira, ‘they seem ready to pounce for Manny Ramirez.’
…from what i can gather, the Angels will first push for manny if they lose teixeira…if, however, manny signs 
with the Yankees, the Angels could come knocking on Omar Minaya’s door about 1B Carlos Delgado, who would be a one-year fix at first base, while also playing filling in at DH in the American League…
Delgado will earn $12 million in 2009, after which he’ll be a free agent.
…i always got the sense delgado would be here come opening day, so long as a better option did not come in to view…i believe the team sees Daniel Murphy as their first baseman of the future, but not Opening Day 2009…so, even if the Angels have interest, at this point, with Raul Ibanez, Manny Ramirez and Mark Teixeria off the board, i am not sure the Mets would be inclined to trade him…
For what it’s worth, Delgado will be the best free-agent first baseman on the market following the 2009 season.
