Posted by Teddy Panos, Sun Staff

So what exactly is plan B? I hope for Red Sox Nation’s sake, it doesn’t involve more whining, late night emails to the media from Sox owner John Henry.

By now, you’re all aware of the Yankees swooping in and signing Mark Teixeira to a big money deal. I have no problem with Boston fans, who might be a bit naïve in the economics of baseball, complaining about New York’s seemingly limitless payroll. I have a serious problem with Henry complaining about it and using it as an excuse for not ponying up the dough needed to bring Teixeira to town.

For about $1.25 million per year, Henry allowed the Evil Empire to take away a player most of baseball thought was destined for Beantown. Then he whines about the Yanks revenues. GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!

News flash: New York’s payroll is DOWN from last year, despite signing Teixeira and C.C. Sabbathia. You know what else? The Sox payroll is DOWN from last year. The difference: The Yankees actually added the two best available free agents. Boston has added NOTHING!

And please, spare me the B.S. about fiscal responsibility. Where was the fiscal responsibility when they grossly overpaid for Julio Lugo and J.D. Drew?

John Henry is jealous of the Steinbrenners’ deep pockets and new ballpark? Stop putting band-aids on Fenway Park and go build yourself a new Fenway Park so you can compete with them. The extra 110-seats 3-miles above the right field bleachers aren’t going to save you!

If the Sox want to build with their minor league system, good for them. They’ve developed a ton of talent the last few years, talent which is good enough to keep them a contender for a long time to come. Just remember, you’ve won World Series titles because of players named Ortiz, Schilling, Beckett, Ramirez, Foulke, Martinez, Damon and the countless other big name stars who came via free agency or trade.

They have the pockets to do both…sign and trade for big-time talent AND develop the farm system. Heck, Teixeira would cost them NOTHING in terms of young talent. Just some money, money they very well have. So stop whining!

Leave that to the bloggers!!!!!