When all seemed quiet in the Bronx, Mark Teixera agreed to a deal with the Yankees. The deal is worth $160 million over 8 years. New York has spent $423.5 million in salary in the last month, grabbing C.C Sabathia and A.J Burnett. The Yankees now hold the four highest-paid players in Major League Baseball, including third baseman Alex Rodriguez, shortstop Derek Jeter and C.C Sabathia. Teixiera appeared to have narrowed his choices between the Red Sox and Nationals, until the Yankees swooped down and offered him a deal you can't pass up.
Teixera now completes the Yankees lineup, providing the power they need in the middle of the order. The Yankees have found the first baseman they have searched for continously in the offseason. Teixera provides the bat they want, and also is an excellent fielder.
You can say the Yankees are similar to the Boston Celtics, since they have got their Big 3, with Sabathia, Burnett and Teixera. But don't forget about Jeter, A-Rod, Wang, Cano, Nady, and Posada. The Yankees lineup contains many all star appearances, a Cy Young winner, an MVP, and muliple gold glove performers.
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