Braves want top pick Parker for Teixeira

TRADE DEADLINE CONFIDENTIAL: Manny and Tex

The 3rd String Safety found this 7/29/2008 on blogs.nypost.com

The Red Sox and Dodgers are engaged in substantive talks involving Manny Ramirez, according to sources, and if a deal can be finalized the expectation is that Boston would push to the front of the line on obtaining Mark...

ESPN - Sources: Braves deal Teixeira to Angels for Kotchman - MLB

McLovin posted 7/29/2008 from sports.espn.go.com

One of the biggest names bandied about as Thursday's trade deadline approaches has found a new home. Teixeira Kotchman Sources close to the situation told ESPN.com's Jayson Stark on Tuesday that Atlanta Braves first baseman Mark Teixeira is headed to the Los Angeles Angels for Casey Kotchman and minor league pitcher Steven Marek. Kotchman was pulled off the field during pregame ...

Trade report blog - Jon Heyman

McLovin posted 7/29/2008 from sportsillustrated.cnn.com

The Angels have acquired first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Casey Kotchman and minor league pitcher Stephen Marek, SI.com has confirmed.

Trade report blog - Jon Heyman - SI.com

DRaysBay found this 7/29/2008 on sportsillustrated.cnn.com

As the clock ticks toward Thursday's 4 p.m. Eastern trading deadline, Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Heyman weighs in with the latest trade talk from around the major leagues. Check back for updates throughout the day. 5:58 p.m. The Angels have ...

Angels trade Casey Kotchman for Braves' Mark Teixeira - Los Angeles Times

Sox Blog found this 7/29/2008 on www.latimes.com

Teixeira will bat third, play first base and wear No. 25 for the Angels tonight in Fenway Park after the Atlanta slugger was acquired Tuesday for first baseman Casey Kotchman and double-A pitcher Steve Marek, a relatively small price for one of ...