Braves give Teixeira and others 1 year deals
ATLANTA -- First baseman Mark Teixeira agreed to a $12.5 million, one-year contract with the Braves on Thursday, one of four Atlanta players coming to terms rather than going through arbitration.
Teixeira, who added power to the Braves lineup after being acquired from Texas just before the trade deadline, received a big raise over the $9 million he made last season.
He batted .317 with 17 homers and 56 RBIs with Atlanta. Overall, Teixeira had 30 homers, 105 RBIs and hit .306.
The more difficult negotiations with the slugger and agent Scott Boras will come after this season, when Teixeira is eligible for free agency.
The Braves also agreed to deals with relievers Mike Gonzalez and Tyler Yates, and infielder Omar Infante.
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