Teixeira wears number 25 instead of his preferred number 23 , since 23 is retired in honor of Don Mattingly .
The signing with the Yankees reunited Teixeira with teammate Alex Rodriguez who played for the Texas Rangers from 2000 - 2003 .
Teixeira wears number 25 instead of Teixeira 's preferred number 23 , since 23 is retired in honor of Don Mattingly .
The signing with the Yankees reunited Teixeira with teammate Alex Rodriguez who played for the Texas Rangers from 2000 - 2003 .