As Mark Teixeira reported to camp today he was questioned about the idea of a trade involving him for St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols.

To put it simply, Teixeira made it very clear to forget about it because he is not going anywhere.

"I'm not going anywhere," said Teixiera.  "I've got that no trade for a reason.  I'm going to be buried in pinstripes."

Teixeira signed an eight year, $180 million deal that runs through 2016.

The idea of having Pujols on your team is tremendous, but this is something I don't see happening for the Yankees. 

I love Pujols and his bat, but I'm very confident and content with Teixeira.  Tex is my favorite player in baseball today.  When he is on he has a power bat that is frightening to opposing pitchers and his defense is flawless.  He is easily the best defensive first baseman in baseball.

Aside from that I really don't see Pujols leaving the Cardinals.  He loves it there.  He loves the fans.  The Cards will have enough money and find a way to reach a deal with Pujols to stay in St. Louis.

Teixeira has really embraced playing baseball in New York.  He loves the fans.  He loves the city.  Most of all he appreciates it.  He appreciates the history of the Yankees and the fans that follow the team. 

His quote from today "I'm going to be buried in pinstripes," may one day, in my opinion, go down as one of the most memorable Yankee quotes of all time.  Every Yankee fan I know had a huge smile on their face when they heard that.  I've always loved Tex.  Again, he's my favorite baseball player today, but that quote made me find a whole new love for Mark Teixeira.  As a Yankees fan I was truly touched by it.

I know he'll be here the rest of his contract and if he decides to play longer then I hope he's here for the rest of his career.