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Mark Teixeira (2007-2008)

Acquired before the trade deadline in a deal that sent five Braves prospects to Texas, Mark Teixeira homered in his first three games as a Brave - only the second Brave to do so (Gary Sheffield). Traded almost a year to the day later, Teixeira hit .295 with 37 homers and 134 RBIs as a Brave.

Brant Sanderlin, bsanderlin@ajc.com

Acquired before the trade deadline in a deal that sent five Braves prospects to Texas, Mark Teixeira homered in his first three games as a Brave - only the second Brave to do so (Gary Sheffield). Traded almost a year to the day later, Teixeira hit .295 with 37 homers and 134 RBIs as a Brave.

 

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