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Teixeira honored by Yankees before final major league game
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Mark Teixeira relishes walk-off grand slam as Yankees career nears
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Mark Teixeira is retiring from the Yankees after the 2016 season
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Alex Rodriguez announces retirement, will play final game Friday
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Yankees' Mark Teixeira announces his retirement Friday
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Sunday Gravy: Retiring Mark Teixeira should be revered in the Bronx
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The Final Tex Message: Mark Teixeira Set to Retire - Legends On Deck
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Alex Rodriguez announces retirement, will play final game Friday
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New York Yankees send retiring Mark Teixeira off with ceremony - ESPN
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Yankees' Mark Teixeira announces his retirement Friday