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I've been very fortunate to play for four great organizations, but New York really takes the cake. Wearing the pinstripes is something that's very special to me, and it's the greatest organization in sports history.

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Mark Teixeira
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: April 11
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Mark Charles Teixeira
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The only dream I've ever had is to become a major league baseball player.
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I really expect a lot of myself.
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I have three beautiful children and a World Series ring. That's all I need.
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I have a lot of watches that need to be kept wound, so if I take two of them on a trip, there's always one sitting around. And if it sits around for a day, then it'll stop working. And then you have to reset the time and date, which is annoying.
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My first postseason home run was a walk-off in the Division Series. That was just a special moment in my career.
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There's no question that I love playing in Texas. I love the fans. I love everything about Texas.
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God has forgiven everything that I've ever done. If someone does something to hurt my family or me, I can always forgive them. It keeps hate and anger out of my heart.
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My goal was to go to college and come out the best player.
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I have sensitive skin, so I don't use regular razors. The Yankees make us stay cleanly shaven!
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If you are searching for your purpose in life then you're never going to be satisfied. This life will never satisfy you. You'll never be happy and you'll never be content. The only really contentment or true happiness is with Christ.
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