Mark Teixeira Is Sleepwalking Into Congress | Defector

I wrote about Mark Teixeira, former New York Yankee and longtime resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, who's running for office in Texas as a "Retired Texas Ranger" (gift link 🎁)

Inspiring stuff here defector.com/mark-teixeir...

I watched a bunch of Mark Teixeira podcast appearances from the last few years. I think this quote is my favorite find. defector.com/mark-teixeir...

The sports of it all aside: If he wins, Teixeira will become one of the wealthiest members of Congress. He hasn't committed to a blind trust (his campaign ignored my q's about this) and he has endless conflicts of interest defector.com/mark-teixeir...

It is very likely that Mark Teixeira will soon become the representative for Texas’ 21st congressional district. If he receives this honor, he will do so without putting any meaningful effort into his campaign. defector.com/mark-teixeir...

Enjoyed rooting for Teixeira when he was a ballplayer; will not enjoy him as a member of Congress. defector.com/mark-teixeir...

Many ballplayers are unlikable outside the lines. @alexshultz.bsky.social takes a long look at one of the worst. (I actually used to like this guy!) gift link: defector.com/mark-teixeir...

"'I live here full-time,' he said of Greenwich. 'I'm never going to move from New York.'" defector.com/mark-teixeir...

One can only conclude that the Republican voters of Texas's 21st district have absolutely no self-respect.

Yeah, but a pretty good former MLB player will probably be on the GOP side next year defector.com/mark-teixeir...

For the record I never liked him

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