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Yankees mailbag: Defending Mark Teixeira

Mark Teixeira doubles in the first inning of

Photo credit: Jim McIsaac

When it comes to Mark Teixeira, the eyes don't have it.

A couple of comments on an article I wrote about the impact of Teixeira missing at least the first month of the season because of injury grabbed my attention (the comments have been edited for spelling, grammar and clarity):

James23 Respectfully, Teixeira has regressed as an offensive threat. As a lefty, he has become a one-dimensional,...

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