IMO I would rather have Tex, whoever we get for Lowell and less money than Lowell and some extra cash. I might not be looking long term, but I really want Tex.
If it means getting Teixeira, yes. Besides, from this point on in Lowell's career, I doubt he's going to be of much value in any trade. He's aging and declining.
I'd rather have Youk and Teixeira and trade Lowell, and I think we can do that. We're not Oakland or Florida; when the time comes to give Youk his payday, we can do that.