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NEW YORK — Mark Teixeira hugged one teammate at a time as
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Teixeira, Yankees overpower White Sox
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NEW YORK — Mark Teixeira hugged one teammate at a time as
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Mark Teixeira is retiring from the Yankees after the 2016 season: 'I gave you everything I had' – New York Daily News
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Mark Teixeira reflects on years with Rangers
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Mark Teixeira - Wikipedia
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Mark Teixeira - Wikipedia
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Mark Teixeira hits game-winning homer as Yankees beat Twins in Game 2
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Mark Teixeira To Retire After 2016 Season - MLB Trade Rumors
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Yankees Put Mark Teixeira on the Disabled List With Torn Knee Cartilage - The New York Times
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Red Sox links: Yankees-Sox rivalry is now all about Adrian Gonzalez and Mark Teixeira
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Yankees concerned about Mark Teixeira's health
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Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will miss rest of season - Sports Illustrated
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New York Yankees: Why Mark Teixeira Will Be Missed
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The Yankees got lucky with Mark Teixeira's contract - Pinstripe Alley