New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, left, congratulates teammate Mark Teixeira, right, after his seventh-inning, three-run home run off Chicago White Sox reliever Scott Linebrink in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, left, congratulates teammate Mark Teixeira, right, after his seventh-inning, three-run home run off Chicago White Sox reliever Scott Linebrink in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in New York.

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  1. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Hideki Matsui #55 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Two of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  2. New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (L), following the play, tags out Los Angeles Angels baserunner Bobby Abreu (R) at second base after Abreu was caught trying to go to third base after hitting a double in the eighth inning in Game 3 of their Major League Baseball ALCS playoff series in Anaheim, California October 19, 2009. The relay throw to Teixeira came from Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter (foreground L).
  3. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees warms up during batting practice prior to Game One of the ALDS against the Minnesota Twins during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  4. New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, center, approaches home after hitting the first of two home runs during the ten-run sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, and Johnny Damon wait to congratulate Rodriguez.
  5. New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, center, approaches home after hitting the first of two home runs during the ten-run sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2009. Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, and Johnny Damon wait to congratulate Rodriguez.
  6. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Mark Teixeira #25 (R) and Johnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees celebrate in the clubhouse after defeating the Boston Red Sox on September 27, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won the game 4-2 to earn their 100th win of the season as well as clinching the American League Eastern Division.
  7. In this image provided by Sports Illustrated, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is shown on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which named him Sportsman of the Year, the magazine announced Monday, Nov. 30, 2009.
  8. In this image provided by Sports Illustrated, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is shown on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which named him Sportsman of the Year, the magazine announced Monday, Nov. 30, 2009.
  9. Wang Chien-min, Taiwanese starting pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.
  10. Wang Chien-min, Taiwanese starting pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.
  11. Wang Chien-min, Taiwanese starting pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, walks on the stage as he takes part in a fashion show by fellow baseball players to raise funds for the 20 baseball teams based in cities and counties devastated by a deadly typhoon in August, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. Typhoon Morakot triggered the worst flooding in southern Taiwan in 50 years, killing some 700 people.
  12. New York Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-Ming (R) of Taiwan and model Yvonne Yao stand on the stage during a charity fashion show in Taipei November 26, 2009. The event on Thursday was held to raise funds for victims of Typhoon Morakot which hit southern Taiwan in August. The Chinese characters read, "Love is great! Baseball Fashion Show."
  13. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Captain Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees celebrates with the championship trophy during the New York Yankees World Series Victory Celebration at City Hall on November 6, 2009 in New York, New York.
  14. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Captain Derek Jeter #2 (L) of the New York Yankees speaks on behalf of his team during the New York Yankees World Series Victory Celebration at City Hall on November 6, 2009 in New York, New York.
  15. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Derek Jeter # 2 of the New York Yankees, actress Minka Kelly (left, with hat on), and Jorge Posada # 20 of the New York Yankees (on back left of float) celebrate on a float during the Yankees World Series Victory Parade on November 6, 2009 in New York City.
  16. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Derek Jeter # 2 of the New York Yankees and actress Minka Kelly (R) celebrate on a float during the Yankees World Series Victory Parade on November 6, 2009 in New York City.

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