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Yankees | Mark Teixeira update
Updating a previous report, New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira (wrist) said surgery for his right wrist will require four to five months of rehab. He expects to be fully healthy in six months.  Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
 
BHQ take: This was always one of the possible outcomes for Teixeira attempting to rehab the wrist and avoid surgery, but the 6 month timeline for recovery means there should be no impact on his availability for 2014. Lyle Overbay cements his role as the primary 1B, contributing power (8 HR and 33 RBI) thanks to a 132 PX and...

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