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, ?).
Giambi doesn't have a no-trade claus? I agree with Helton, it's just a rumor I had heard. I'd rather have Teixeira but I wouldn't give up Melky. I wasn't so high on him this year but the Yankees have really turned around their season when Giambi went down, Damon moved to DH and Melky's moved to center. He's the best center fielder we currently have, but I'd like to see his bat come around some. He's also young and has some great speed. I'd like to get Gagne but not at that price.
