"Mark Teixeira has resisted the idea for years, but after hitting a career-low .248 last season, the first baseman is considering adding bunting to his game.

"One thing I noticed is that my average with men on base was good, but when no one's on base, it wasn't,'' Teixeira said. "So when no one is on base, if they're playing a big shift, I may lay down some bunts this year."

The idea contradicts everything the Yankee slugger has said — and his contract would indicate — since teams have altered their defense against him, so it remains to be seen if Teixeira will follow through."