NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: Mark Teixeira talks to the media during a press conference to announce his signing to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on January 6, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
New York Yankees Introduce Mark Teixeira
NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: Mark Teixeira talks to the media during a press conference to announce his signing to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on January 6, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
New York Yankees Introduce Mark Teixeira
NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: Mark Teixeira talks to the media during a press conference to announce his signing to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on January 6, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
New York Yankees Introduce Mark Teixeira
NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: Mark Teixeira and his wife Leigh pose for a photo during his signing to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on January 6, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
New York Yankees Introduce Mark Teixeira
NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: (L-R) Manager Joe Girardi, Leigh and Mark Teixeira, President Randy Levine, and General Manager Brian Cashman pose for a photo during a press conference to announce Teixeira's signing to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on January 6, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
New York Yankees Introduce Mark Teixeira
NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: Mark Teixeira poses for a photo after a press conference to announce his signing to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on January 6, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
New York Yankees Introduce Mark Teixeira
NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: Mark Teixeira poses for a photo after a press conference to announce his signing to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on January 6, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
New York Yankees Introduce Mark Teixeira
NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: Mark Teixeira poses for a photo after a press conference to announce his signing to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on January 6, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
New York Yankees Introduce Mark Teixeira
NEW YORK - JANUARY 06: Mark Teixeira poses for a photo after a press conference to announce his signing to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on January 6, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
New York Yankees Spring Training Practice
TAMPA - FEBRUARY 18: Infielder Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees tosses a ball at first base during spring training February 18, 2009 at the George Steinbrenner complex in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v New York Mets
NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees looks on against the New York Mets on June 26, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Mets 9-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Seattle Mariners v New York Yankees
NEW YORK - JULY 01: Jose Lopez #4 of the Seattle Mariners completes a double play after forcing out Mark Teixeira #25 of the new York Yankees on July 1, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Atlanta Braves
ATLANTA - JUNE 25: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees prepares for batting practice before facing the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on June 25, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
State Farm Home Run Derby
ST LOUIS, MO - JULY 13: American League All-Star Mark Teixeira of the New York Yankees looks on during the State Farm Home Run Derby at Busch Stadium on July 13, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Baltimore Orioles v New York Yankees
NEW YORK - JULY 22: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Baltimore Orioles on July 22, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox
BOSTON - AUGUST 22: (L-R) Melky Cabrera #53, Mark Teixeira #25 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees stand for the national anthem in front the the "green monster" prior to theri game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on August 22, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Boston Red Sox v New York Yankees
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates in the clubhouse after his team defeated the Boston Red Sox on September 27, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won the game 4-2 to earn their 100th win of the season as well as clinching the American League Eastern Division. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Minnesota Twins v New York Yankees, Game 2
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees gets a pie in the face by teammate A.J. Burnett #34 after hitting a walk off home run in the eleventh inning against the Minnesota Twins in Game Two of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
Yankees 1 Mark Teixeira
The Yankees' Mark Teixeira celebrates with his team after hitting a walk-off home run in the 11th inning against the Minnesota Twins during Game 2 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 9, 2009. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Minnesota Twins v New York Yankees, Game 2
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates with Tony Pena aftering hitting a walk off home run in the eleventh inning against the Minnesota Twins in Game Two of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
New York Yankees Workout
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees fields a ground ball during workouts on October 14, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
New York Yankees Workout
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees checks out his bat before entering the batting cage during workouts on October 14, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 1
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees hits a single in the third inning against of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game One of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 16, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 1
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Torii Hunter #48 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim grounds out to pitcher CC Sabathia #52 while Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees stretches for the throw at first base in Game One of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 16, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 1
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Torii Hunter #48 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim grounds out to pitcher CC Sabathia #52 while Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees stretches for the throw at first base in Game One of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 16, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 1
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees stretches to catch a throw at first base in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game One of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 16, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 1
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees falls into the photo well to make a catch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game One of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 16, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 2
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees bats against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game Two of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs on October 17, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Game 4
ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 20: Johnny Damon #18 (R) of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammate Mark Teixeira #25 after Damon hit a two run home run during the eighth inning in Game Four of the ALCS against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Angel Stadium on October 20, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Game 5
ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 22: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees hits a three run double during the seventh inning in Game Five of the ALCS against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Angel Stadium on October 22, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 6
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Vladimir Guerrero #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is doubled off first base by Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees on a throw from Nick Swisher #33 in the top of the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game Six of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 25, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 6
Robinson Cano, Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees celebrate their 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the end of the top of the ninth inning in Game Six of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 25, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The New York Yankees won the ALCS series 4-2 over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The New York Yankees won the ALCS series 4-2 over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 6
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Derek Jeter #2, Mark Teixeira #25 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees celebrate their 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the end of the top of the ninth inning in Game Six of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 25, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The New York Yankees won the ALCS series 4-2 over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v New York Yankees, Game 6
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Alex Rodriguez #13, Derek Jeter #2 and Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees celebrate their 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the end of the top of the ninth inning in Game Six of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 25, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The New York Yankees won the ALCS series 4-2 over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to capture the American League pennant. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 2
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Two of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 2
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees picks off Jayson Werth #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies at first base in Game Two of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 2
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees reacts after getting hit by a pitch in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Two of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Philadelphia Phillies, Game 4
PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees smiles as he looks on during batting practice against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Philadelphia Phillies, Game 4
PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01:(L-R) Mark Teixeira #25 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees celebrate after they scored on a 2-run single by Jorge Posada #20 in the top of the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Philadelphia Phillies, Game 4
PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: (L-R) Mark Teixeira #25 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees celebrate after they scored on a 2-run single by Jorge Posada #20 in the top of the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Four of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Philadelphia Phillies, Game 5
PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees rounds third base as he scores on a 2-run double by Alex Rodriguez #13 in the top of the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 2, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 6
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Mark Teixeira #25 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees celebrate after they scored on a 2-run double in the bottom of the fifht inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 6
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Mariano Rivera #42 (C) and Mark Teixeira #25 (R) of the New York Yankees runs towards Alex Rodriguez #13 and his teammates as they celebrate after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 6
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Mariano Rivera #42 (L), Mark Teixeira #25 (C) and Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees celebrate with teammates after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 6
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Mariano Rivera #42 (L), Damaso Marte, Mark Teixeira #25 (C) and Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees celebrate with teammates after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 6
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates on the field after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
New York Yankees World Series Victory Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates on a float during the New York Yankees World Series Victory Parade on November 6, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 6
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Mariano Rivera #42 and Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees run towards Alex Rodriguez #13 and his teammates as they celebrate after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies v New York Yankees, Game 6
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates after the final out of the Yankees' 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Philadelphia Phillies, Game 5
PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees makes contact as he bats against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 2, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 8-6. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
