Yankees legend swings from baseball to politics, aims to aid Donald Trump in Congress
Mark Teixeira, the former New York Yankees first baseman renowned for his power at the plate and stellar defense, is trading his batting gloves for a campaign trail as he seeks to enter the political arena, and he says one of his key goals is to support President Donald Trump's agenda in Congress.Teixeira, who starred in Major League Baseball for 14 seasons and helped the Yankees capture the 2009 World Series title, formally launched his bid for Texas's 21st Congressional District this summer after long-time Republican Rep. Chip Roy opted to run for state attorney general instead.The former slugger, who retired from baseball in 2016 with 409 career home runs and multiple Gold Glove awards to his name, said he is motivated by what he views as a critical moment in American politics and wants to bring his leadership skills […]
