Bottom line…a case for either player can be made. Although, I don’t think Teixeira strikes the type of fear into opposing pitchers that Manny does.

My greatest challenge with Tex is the contract length.

My greatest challenge with Manuel is whether his signing will turn into Sheffield: Part II. 

Manny says he wants to hit 700 HRs. He and A-Rod will have a hell of a time hitting bombs out of the New Yankee Stadium. Strangely, I think Manny will fit in more with the Yankee players than he did with the guys in Boston.

Teixeira will fit in anywhere.

We’ll know soon enough.