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2009 Yankees Outlook: First Base
Current Situation: Last year, Jason Giambi manned first base in the last year of his 7-year $120 million contract. Enter Mark Teixeira, on paper he is an upgrade in every way. Teixeira signed an 8-year, $180 Million contract on January 6th and will be the Yankee first baseman through.. Read More
2009 Yankees Outlook: First Base
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