The Los Angeles Angels acquired slugging first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, a bold trade that further bolsters the team with the best record in the major leagues. Atlanta Braves' Mark Teixeira is celebrates with teamates after scoring on a double by Mark Kotsay in the first inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, July 27, 2008, in Philadelphia. In this July 31, 2007 file photo, Atlanta Braves first baseman Mark Teixeira waves to the crowd after a Major League Baseball game against the Houston Astros at Turner Field in Atlanta. The Anaheim angels acquired Teixeira from the Braves on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in exchange for first baseman Casey Kotchman and a minor leaguer.