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Mark Teixeira was Yankees' 'missing link' in 2009
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Mark Teixeira is leaving ESPN
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Robinson Cano's former Yankees teammate Mark Teixeira on PED bust
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Mark Teixeira is leaving ESPN early
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Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, Keith Olbermann among victims of Mastro Auctions shill bidding: court papers – New York Daily News
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