Henry: Red Sox outbid on Teixeira

Teixeira may have overplayed his hand with Boston — but for now, they are no longer in the picture. The Yankees could really use Teixeira’s bat.

Thursday afternoon it looked as if the Boston Red Sox had taken strides toward completing a deal for first baseman Mark Teixeira. But by Thursday night, Red Sox owner John Henry had sent an email to The Associated Press saying they had been outbid for Teixeira and “are not going to be a factor” in acquiring him. “We met with Mr. Teixeira and were very much impressed with him,” Henry told the Associated Press. “After hearing about his other offers, however, it seems clear that we are not going to be a factor.” – From ESPN