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Mark Teixeira hits grand slam to beat Red Sox
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Mark Teixeira hits grand slam to beat Red Sox
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Greenwich resident Mark Teixeira donates $1 million to Harlem RBI
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One final Tex message – Boston Herald
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Mark Teixeira hits grand slam to beat Red Sox
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Mark Teixeira deal a real steal – Boston Herald
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Yankees' Teixeira was 'very close' to joining Red Sox in 2008
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Mark Teixeira hits grand slam to beat Red Sox
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Yankees' Mark Teixeira was 'very close' to signing with Red Sox before 2009
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Mark Teixeira was Yankees' 'missing link' in 2009
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Mark Teixeira 2009 Home Runs (41 including Postseason)
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Georgia Tech to Retire No. 23 in honor of Mark Teixeira – Baseball — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
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Angels withdraw offer to Teixeira
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One final Tex message – Boston Herald
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Yankees' Teixeira was 'very close' to joining Red Sox in 2008