Teixeira trade finalized with Rangers

[braves guru]

They Braves have won the Teixeira sweepstakes, and now they'll see if it translates to a playoff berth. They finalized a major trade Monday for Texas Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira, a deal that also brings needed bullpen help to Atlanta in the form of veteran Rangers left-hander Ron Mahay. An announcement is expected from the Braves later today.

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