No discussion about Teixeira, and there shouldn't be

"(Joba) Chamberlain’s potential move to the bullpen was not the focus of Tuesday’s organizational meeting in Tampa, Fla. But all of the top Yankees’ executives were there, including George Steinbrenner, the principal owner, and his sons, Hank and Hal; Randy Levine, the team president; Lonn Trost, the chief operating officer; Cashman; Mark Newman, the senior vice president for player development; Damon Oppenheimer, the vice president for amateur scouting; the special adviser Gene Michael; and the senior vice president Felix Lopez.

• The group met for several hours to discuss alternatives before the trading deadline, with no deals imminent and with the acquisition of Teixeira looking doubtful, despite reports that the Rangers were actively shopping him.

After giving away such talent as Chris Young, Adrian Gonzalez and Francisco Cordero in failed trades in recent years, the Rangers are under more pressure than ever to make a good deal. They may also decide to keep Teixeira, who is signed through 2008."

• From NY Times article by Tyler Kepner, "No Hughes, No Chamberlain, No Deal Likely for Teixeira"

If everyone wants and needs pitching, why give your 2 best prospects away?

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