Teixeira traded to the Braves

by anaconda on Jul 30, 2007 11:28 AM EDT in New York Yankees News

Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports says the deal is done:

The Braves are on the verge of acquiring Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira.

The deal is done, pending a review of the medical records of the players involved, according to major-league sources.

The Braves will receive Teixeira and left-handed reliever Ron Mahay.

The Rangers will receive catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Class A shortstop Elvis Andrus and two pitching prospects.

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Good move for ATL

It was a hefty price, but it helps them this year and more importantly provides a little cushion to lessen the blow of Andruw's impending departure.

Fear the Evil Empire

by pfistyunc on Jul 30, 2007 12:18 PM EDT reply actions

thought that a team that watches its budget would do this. This trade is basically for 1 season and 2months. They would have Salty cheap for another 4-5 years. I understand that Salty is not a Tex's level yet, but he maybe. Also, although Tex has been injured, he hasn't looked like the 05 player the last two years.

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by ReLaunch on Jul 30, 2007 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Extraordinary price

Salty and Elvis were the top two prospects in the organization at the start of the year http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/263052.html.
Mahay is a 36 year old journeyman.
I can't believe Schuerholz would do it.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Jul 30, 2007 12:53 PM EDT reply actions

Great News

The Yankees didnt need him so that panic move is off the board. and I was fearful of more first base bingo. We have Phillips, Giambi and Manky plus some Cairo. If we want him in the off season its only $$$$ and no current players or prospects. We only need to add by subtraction and that means Fransworth GONE and maybe Myers.

by viasistina on Jul 30, 2007 1:08 PM EDT reply actions

A few problems there

There is no one available this winter at first.

Fear the Evil Empire

by pfistyunc on Jul 30, 2007 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Juan Miranda

is a beast.

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Yanks and prospects

by PinstripePowerhouse on Jul 30, 2007 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, PP....

It's been awhile. Welcome back.

by anaconda on Jul 30, 2007 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks

Been in San Diego for a bit. Glad to be back east.

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by PinstripePowerhouse on Jul 30, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

you check

out a game at Petco?

Pride, Power, Cocktease

by ReLaunch on Jul 30, 2007 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

Killer park. The bleachers are neat, too. There's a lawn area behind them where you can plop down a towel and watch the game for a five spot.

Too bad the Padres got shellacked.

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by PinstripePowerhouse on Jul 30, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I head they have

apartments that look into the stadium also. Did those apartments look like they had a cool view?

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by ReLaunch on Jul 30, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

But he's only at AA

Do you think they'll move him up soon? Didn't he start the year in Single A?

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Jul 30, 2007 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions

That may be true

But I don't think he is a realistic option for next year.

Fear the Evil Empire

by pfistyunc on Jul 30, 2007 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Not a great move

I'm abit surprised. Does Atlanta really think they can keep Tex? Considering there cost cutting philosophy of late, and his agent is Boras (who else), there's little chance. That is a steep price for Tex.

Shoot, maybe Salty needs Tommy John surgery???

"Baseball is the background music of my life." -George Will

by Ronster22 on Jul 30, 2007 1:34 PM EDT reply actions