The only grumbling about the Yankees' reported deal for Mark Teixeira should be from New York residents wondering why so much of their tax money will go toward the club's new stadium during a time of extreme cutbacks throughout the city and state. 

--1B Mark Teixeira will give the Yankees the perfect complement to Alex Rodriguez if the reported deal goes through. 

The Yankees threw money at their problems -- but made smart choices by filling glaring needs -- and hope an offseason full of blockbusters returns them to prominence on the field after failing to make the playoffs in 2008. 

The only grumbling about the Yankees' reported deal for Mark Teixeira should be from New York residents wondering why so much of their tax money will go toward the club's new stadium during a time of extreme cutbacks throughout the city and state. 

--1B Mark Teixeira will give the Yankees the perfect complement to Alex Rodriguez if the reported deal goes through. 

The Yankees threw money at their problems -- but made smart choices by filling glaring needs -- and hope an offseason full of blockbusters returns them to prominence on the field after failing to make the playoffs in 2008. 

The only grumbling about the Yankees' reported deal for Mark Teixeira should be from New York residents wondering why so much of their tax money will go toward the club's new stadium during a time of extreme cutbacks throughout the city and state. 

--1B Mark Teixeira will give the Yankees the perfect complement to Alex Rodriguez if the reported deal goes through. 

As the stalemate between Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers approaches its third month, the club is exploring whether Bobby Abreu or Adam Dunn could replace Ramirez in left field. 

Gift card surprises 

So you say you hate 2008? Wish it was over? Wish it never happened? 

At this time next winter, Derek Jeter will be approaching the end of his 10-year, $189 million contract, which has already left the Yankees vexed as to how to proceed. 

So Mark Teixeira got his wish, a new home by Christmas. 

Selig needs to implement salary cap 

Recount, anyone?