Yankees’ Jorge Posada Will Be a Tough Sign for Any Team in Major League Baseball
August 17, 2011 · Michael Moraitis · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
Jorge Posada has stated he wants to play one more season beyond 2011. Here’s why his 2012 season may not happen, at least not as a member of the Yankees or any other winning team.
It’s been a long, difficult year for the Yankees and Jorge Posada. His lack of consistent production has gotten him benched twice, both against the Red Sox. He clearly isn’t swinging the bat well anymore and is no longer the catcher for the Bombers. His number one job has been to produce offensively as DH, and he simply hasn’t done it.
So where does that leave Posada’s future? Certainly it’s in doubt. His public displeasure with his lessened role has made this an ugly situation with the only team he’s ever known. My question is if the Yankees won’t sign him for another year, who else would want to?
No team is going to want to take a chance on a light-hitting, 40-year-old DH. Also, if Posada struggles and finds himself on the bench, he will become a major distraction just like he is right now. Not to mention, no team is going to want him as a catcher, the position he wants to play. He’s never been a good catcher defensively and he certainly isn’t getting any better.
I would doubt any team would want the headache of an angry, aging former star who believes he is entitled to play not based on his numbers but his past accomplishments.
There is no question Posada is unhappy with his new role, but his lack of production doesn’t deserve the kind of playing time that Posada desires. That is, of course, unless he plays for a basement dweller of a team next year. But why would he want to do that?
Only Posada knows for sure, but his desire to prove people wrong that he’s finished may end up souring his legacy. Sometimes in sports, a player doesn’t know when to hang it up, and Posada might be one of those players.
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