Not only do the Angels want Teixeira, but they also would be interested in an expanded deal that would include one of the Braves’ left-handed relievers, Will Ohman or Mike Gonzalez, according to major-league sources.
The Angels would not include either right-hander Ervin Santana or left-hander Joe Saunders in a Teixeira package, sources say. But they would be willing to make the move if the price was first baseman Casey Kotchman and outfielder Juan Rivera plus a third piece, most likely a prospect. Rivera had a good ’06 season when he batted .310 with 23 HR and 85 RBI but hasnt seen a lot of playing time the last 2 seasons.
The Diamondbacks wont budge on including Conner Jackson and the Braves do want a first baseman whom they could keep beyond this season and Kotchman may just be the one.
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