Teixeira To Dbacks Has Smoke

[love_that_reefer]

Yahoo! Sports' Steve Henson reports that negotiations between the Diamondbacks and Braves are "pretty far along."
Henson believes the Braves are asking for either Conor Jackson or Chad Tracy, plus a prospect. Jackson is likely off the table, but if the Braves are willing to accept Tracy as the centerpiece of a deal, then the Diamondbacks have to seriously consider making the trade. Still, it could come down to the prospect. The Diamondbacks don't have much to offer besides Max Scherzer and Jarrod Parker after giving up a big portion of their system for Dan Haren, and it's doubtful that they'd part with either right-hander.

Teixeira would boost this team's offense just like he did the Braves when he first arrived. He is used to the NL now and would be an impact bat from the start. DBacks need to make this move if they are to not only win the NL West but get past the first round.

[ljshorty89]

Sounds like the Braves don't want to accept anything less than Jackson, from what I hear. I wouldn't bet against a deal, but it's definitely no given.