The official statement will come within the next couple of weeks, but Jorge Posada is expected to retire. He'll be another Yankees to retire early and not on the decline. Like Bernie Williams, he was a career Yankee... didn't play for any other team. Both guys probably retired for that reason... at least partially. I think Posada has at least 1-2 years left in him and can certainly help whatever team he plays for. I don't think the Yankees have the Catcher position secured yet. Martin has been great, but there isn't a solid backup. Montero still needs more experience. And I think they should have played Jorge more last season. Hopefully they find him some role where he can be involved. His championship experience and calling all of those games would be great for the younger players in the clubhouse. Here's Jorge's resume:
- 4 World Series Championships
- 5x Silver Slugger
- 5x All-Star
- Made a run for the batting title in 2007 (finished 4th with .338)
- 14th most hits in Yankees history
- 14th most AB in Yankees history
- 17th most runs in Yankees history
- 7th most doubles in Yankees history
- 8th most HR in Yankees history
- 11th most RBIs in Yankees history
- 7th most walks in Yankees history
Jorge Posada is certainly worthy of the Hall of Fame. Yankees fans, who are closer to him know that his baseball IQ is extremely high. It's not on camera a lot, but he does a great job at the catcher position, acting like a manager on the field.
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