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Andy Pettitte should return soon; no timetable for Mark Teixeira

Andy Pettitte sits in the dugout against the

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Joe Girardi said it “shouldn’t be long" before Andy Pettitte, who threw off a mound Friday for the first time in his rehab, throws a full bullpen session. Pettitte said he felt no ill effects Saturday.

As for Mark Teixeira, who suffered a left calf strain Monday, Brian Cashman said he doesn’t yet have a timetable for his return.

“He might get on a bike this weekend," Cashman...

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