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Jorge Posada | Designated Hitter

Team: New York Yankees
Age / DOB:  (41) / 8/17/1971
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 215
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
College: Calhoun (AL) CC
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Jorge Posada officially retired from baseball at a press conference Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
"I could never wear another uniform," Posada told the friends, family and press gathered around him. "I will forever be a Yankee." The 40-year-old was a five-time All-Star, collecting 1,664 hits, 275 home runs and 1,065 RBI during a 17-year major league career. He also won four World Series rings. Tue, Jan 24, 2012 11:28:00 AM
Source: Pete Caldera on Twitter

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Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

Jorge Posada will hold a retirement press conference Tuesday morning at Yankee Stadium.

The presser will get underway at 11 a.m. ET. Posada had a desire to continue his playing career at the beginning of this offseason, but it fizzled out as interest in him failed to grow. The 40-year-old was a five-time All-Star. He tallied 1,664 hits, 275 home runs and 1,065 RBI during a 17-year MLB career and won four World Series rings.
Source: Andy Martino on Twitter
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 09:51:00 AM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

Jorge Posada is expected to formally announce his retirement at Yankee Stadium early this week, likely Tuesday, according to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News.

New York's plans regarding Posada didn't change when they shipped young designated hitter Jesus Montero to the Mariners and the lifelong Yankee didn't find an enticing offering elsewhere. The 40-year-old, a five-time All-Star, has a .273 lifetime batting average over 17 major league seasons to go along with 1,664 hits, 275 home runs and 1,065 RBI. He won four World Series rings.
Source: New York Daily News
Sun, Jan 22, 2012 05:28:00 PM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

While Jorge Posada has yet to officially announce his retirement, he told Adam Berry of MLB.com on Wednesday that he is not planning to play this season.

"I'm not getting prepared for another season, that's for sure," said Posada. "I tried, and it's not in me. ... More and more days started going by, and nothing's going in the right direction." The 40-year-old said he plans to talk things over with his family over the next couple of weeks before making an official announcement about his future, but it sounds like he's dead set on retirement. Posada, a five-time All-Star, has a .273 lifetime batting average over 17 major league seasons to go along with 275 career home runs and 1,065 RBI.
Source: MLB.com
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 11:07:00 AM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that there is a "very small chance" the Yankees could bring Jorge Posada back as a designated hitter.

Heyman estimates there is a one percent chance of it happening. It was reportedly earlier this month that Posada will retire, and, barring something unexpected, it's still likely to happen. The Yankees have much better options for their DH slot, anyway. Carlos Pena and Johnny Damon are possibilities.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Sun, Jan 15, 2012 03:35:00 PM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

Jorge Posada is expected to announce his retirement within the next two weeks, a source tells Sweeny Murti of WFAN in New York.

Posada had reportedly drawn interest from the Rays, Phillies, and Orioles as a backup catcher but reportedly didn't have an interest in being evaluated as a second-tier player. The 40-year-old indicated that he would continue playing in 2012 if he could find the right situation, however, he may have had a hard time finding a guaranteed major-league deal. Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com has since corroborated the report. Posada will finish seventh all-time in home runs among catchers, in addition to five All-Star appearances and four World Series rings.
Source: Sweeny Murti on Twitter
Sat, Jan 7, 2012 02:35:00 PM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times speculates that talk of the Rays acquiring free agent veteran Jorge Posada "sounds like much more of a backup plan."

The Rays already have three catchers on their depth chart in Jose Molina, Jose Lobaton and Robinson Chirinos, and are likely to use Matt Joyce as their primary designated hitter. Posada is also drawing interest from the Orioles and Phillies, so he's not quite out of options yet. The 40-year-old hit .235/.315/.398 in 387 plate appearances this past season for the Yankees.
Related: Orioles, Phillies, Rays
Source: St. Petersburg Times
Mon, Dec 26, 2011 12:33:00 PM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

Javier Maymi of ESPNDeportes.com reports that the Rays are interested in Jorge Posada.

The Rays are looking at him for a utility-type role between first base, designated hitter and catcher. Jose Lobaton or Robinson Chirinos figure to be the primary backup for the newly-signed Jose Molina, so the 40-year-old would likely only be an emergency option behind the plate. Posada's father told Maymi that he has also drawn interest from the Orioles and Phillies, but that he has yet to make a decision about whether he'll play in 2012.
Related: Orioles, Phillies, Rays
Source: ESPNDeportes.com
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 11:29:00 AM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that Jorge Posada would like to continue playing in 2012 and his preference would be to sign with the Marlins.

Posada lives in Miami and at this point in his career would probably be fine with being a backup, so there could be a fit. The Marlins have Brett Hayes to back up John Buck, but they might value Posada's leadership and ability to also fill in at first base. He'd have to be reasonable about his salary expectations, though.
Related: Marlins
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 10:06:00 AM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, Jorge Posada's agent Seth Levinson denied a report that he has reached out to the Mets.

"There is no truth to that report, said Levinson. None." It doesn't make much sense, anyway, as Posada would be of little use to a National League team, especially one who is in search of a defensive-minded backstop. The 40-year-old appears determined to continue his playing career, but he may have a hard time finding a guaranteed major-league deal.
Related: Mets
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 11:31:00 AM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that free agent Jorge Posada has reached out to the Mets.

The Mets are looking for looking for a defensive-minded backup to Josh Thole, so a match appears unlikely. However, it at least shows that Posada is interested in continuing his playing career. The 40-year-old batted just .235/.315/.398 with 14 home runs, 44 RBI and a .714 OPS over 387 plate appearances this season. He isn't expected to return to the Yankees, but recently told reporters that he has drawn interest from teams as a backup catcher or part-time designated hitter.
Related: Mets
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 08:51:00 AM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

Jorge Posada is resigned to the fact that he will not be re-upping with the Yankees this winter.

The Yanks have no interest in bringing back the 40-year-old free agent, who batted just .235/.315/.398 this past season in New York. Posada told reporters that he's already drawn interest from several other teams and is looking for a gig as a backup catcher or part-time designated hitter.
Source: Erik Boland on Twitter
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 07:44:00 PM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

The Yankees have expressed little interest in re-signing free agent Jorge Posada.

Posada's four-year, $52.4 million contract expires after this season, where he posted a career worst .235/.315/.398 with 14 home runs. The 40-year old switch-hitter was the Yankees best offensive player in the postseason, however, collecting six hits and four walks in all five games (.429/.570/571). After being used almost exclusively at DH, he'll enter a free agent market that's flooded with one-dimensional DH types.
Source: mlbtraderumors.com
Sat, Oct 8, 2011 09:59:00 AM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

Jorge Posada will serve as the designated hitter for Game 5 of the ALDS against the Tigers on Thursday night.

No big changes here, as the Yankees are going with the same lineup as the first four games of the series. Posada was the only member of the starting lineup without a hit in Tuesday's 10-1 win, but he is 4-for-10 with a triple, four walks and four runs scored during the series.
Source: Enrique Rojas on Twitter
Thu, Oct 6, 2011 03:32:00 PM
Jorge Posada - DH - Yankees

Jorge Posada went 2-for-3 in a losing effort in Game Two of the ALDS on Sunday.

One of the hits was Posada's first career postseason triple. He's 3-for-6 with two runs scored in the Yankees' first two ALDS contests.
Mon, Oct 3, 2011 06:13:00 AM

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1B1Mark Teixeira
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2B1Robinson Cano
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SS1Derek Jeter
2Eduardo Nunez
3Jayson Nix
4Reid Brignac
3B1Alex Rodriguez
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3David Adams
LF1Curtis Granderson
2Vernon Wells
CF1Brett Gardner
RF1Ichiro Suzuki
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DH1Travis Hafner
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4Joba Chamberlain
5Shawn Kelley
6Adam Warren
7Cesar Cabral
8Preston Claiborne
9Dellin Betances