The Braves avoided arbitration in the 2007 offseason and signed Teixeira to a one - year , $12.5 million contract for the 2008 season .
In 54 games with Atlanta in 2007 , Teixeira batted . 317 with 17 home runs and 56 RBI .
The Atlanta avoided arbitration in the 2007 offseason and signed Teixeira to a one - year , $12.5 million contract for the 2008 season .
In 54 games with Atlanta in 2007 , Teixeira batted . 317 with 17 home runs and 56 RBI .