Well, if we needed to be reminded about the reception Mark Teixiera got in Baltimore yesterday at Camden Yards, our friends on sports talk, ESPN, and the MLB network let us know about it. I was listening to the radio — particularly 105.7 off and on all day — and the topic of Mark Teixiera got beaten to death.
Well, honestly I don’t like that Teixiera is a Yankee, but I don’t hate the guy and I have not gone as far as some people to show their hate. I wish the guy well, but the way he handled his free agent negotiations in the off-season was nothing short of ornery. However, baseball is a business and Teixiera made the decision that was best for his career and family — that was sadly becoming a Yankee.
The guy obviously wanted to go to a winner, and the Yankees along with their payroll fit the bill. The Baltimore Orioles were never in the hunt, and while they could have offered him $30 million per year to play in the black and orange, he was not coming to Camden Yards.
In the post game interview shown on the YES Network, ESPN, or wherever else, Teixiera handled himself well and only had good words about the city of Baltimore and the organization. He sure had a rough day, and I’m sure the booing was worse than expected, but he’s no doubt a true professional.
If Mark Teixiera needed some company in the boo department, there could be some room on the bench made for Vice President Joe Biden. While President Obama may be popular — Biden got his share of cheers and boos.
I found it a little surprising; however, if politicians were not booed at sporting events (perhaps George Bush throwing out the 1st pitch at Yankee Stadium after 9-11 is an exception), something would be wrong.
