According to MLB TRADE RUMORS, the Braves offered first basemen Mark Teixeira to the Red Sox for first basemen Kevin Youkilis and minor league relief pitcher Craig Hansen, but Boston declined.
Given Youk’s superior numbers and team control through 2010, hanging on to him makes sense. But it is interesting to see that the Braves might be shopping Teixeira already.
It is interesting, especially considering they gave up their top minor league prospect (Jarrod Saltalamacchia) to acquire Teixeira from the Rangers at the deadline last year. The Braves reportedly want to land a power-hitting outfielder and a first basemen in a deal for Teixeira, making the rumored trade with the Red Sox a head-scratchier given Hansen is a relief pitcher. Hmm…
