Mark Teixeira joins ESPN as baseball analyst

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New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira waves to fans during a ceremony to honor him on his retirement before the baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira waves to fans during a ceremony to honor him on his retirement before the baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in New York. (AP

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Mark Teixeira will work as an ESPN analyst following his retirement as a player.

ESPN said Tuesday it had reached a multiyear agreement with the three-time All-Star first baseman. Teixeira will appear on baseball studio coverage, anchor show “SportsCenter” and ESPN radio.

The 36-year-old Teixeira hit 409 home runs for Texas (2003-07), Atlanta (2007-08), the Los Angeles Angels (2008) and the New York Yankees (2009-16).

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