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Heightened pressure now heaped on Teixeira

By Buster Olney

Friday, March 6, 2009

So Alex Rodriguez embarks on an uncertain course. The Yankees don't know if he'll be available Opening Day or in May. They don't know if he'll be available next week. His intention is to prepare and play each day until his hip -- which will require surgery eventually -- prevents him from doing so. The Yankees have no idea what they'll get out of him this season. They don't know if he'll be the same kind of hitter who batted .302 with 35 homers in 2008 or if he'll be a little less than that or a ...

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