No chance a deal for Helton gets done. His contract is too huge, and too long for his age (until 2011), he has a full no-trade clause, no thank you.
Teixeira is younger and will be available sooner...possibly in a three way deal involving the Yankees (sending Giambi, prospects, possibly Melky, receiving Gagne/Otsuka and Teixeira), the Rangers (receiving prospects, cash, ?), and the Angels (receiving Giambi, ?).
Who will pay giambi's contract? When he signed with the Yankees, it was understood that they were the only team that could afford his price tag. Now he is a fraction of the player he was supposed to be, and has quite a bit of baggage, and perhaps not in the best shape.
I would be a little surprised if the Teixiera deal gets done soon. Texas is in no hurry, and according to Ken Rosenthal, is asking for Phil Hughes to be included in the deal. They may wait it out, and see if the Yankees include him, or see if they can cut another deal elsewhere. If not, they may wait close to the deadline.
