Angels Withdraw Teixeira Offer

Unlike John Henry, Arte Moreno is serious ... maybe.

A month or so ago, I said the Angels didn't need Teixeira, and I guess we're about to find out as the Angels pulled out of negotiations for the switch-hitting first baseman. A few thoughts as a result of this move:

1) They still don't need him.

2) I guess this means Lackey should be getting that extension soon.

3) The Red Sox feel more relieved as their chances of getting Tex just went up.

4) Hank just threw a fit and demanded the Yankees give him a 10-year/$250M contract. The two were not connected.

5) Matt Holliday may be auditioning 19 times for his new team next season.

6) Adam Dunn just pulled out his first baseman's mitt and fell on his butt again while trying to catch a pop-up.