Braves on brink of getting 1B Teixeira (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Power-hitting Mark Teixeira was on the brink of being traded from the Texas Rangers to Atlanta, giving the Braves the big bat they want for their pennant push. Talks between the teams were nearing completion Monday, a day before baseball's deadline for trades without waivers. The negotiations were confirmed by a person familiar with the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of...

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