According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Braves and Halos are the two teams most likely to heavily peruse Rangers first basemen Mark Teixeira.
The Rangers, according to one source, think the chances of a Teixeira deal are “50-50.” The Braves surely are intrigued by the possibility of a lineup that would include two switch-hitters with power, Teixeira and Chipper Jones, through next season.
That would be a pretty sick lineup for the Braves, especially if they can hang on to shortstop Edgar Renteria, who’s currently hitting .334 with 10 long balls and 50 RBI. It’s going to be tough for Atlanta not to include Renteria in any potential trade, however, and might have to part with top prospect Jarrod Saltalamacchia too.
