Yankees' Teixeira to retire at end of season

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is retiring at the end the season, he said on Friday. Teixeira, a power-hitting switch hitter and outstanding fielder who has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons, is completing an eight-year contract with the Yankees in his 14th season after coming up with the Texas Rangers.

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