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Former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada says he no longer feels welcome with the organization where he spent his entire 17-year career.
Posada, who retired in 2011, told the New York Post's "The Show" podcast that he avoids spring training because of the disconnect. "I don't think they want me there, to tell you the truth," he said. The five-time World Series champion and five-time All-Star pointed to his final season, when he was shifted from catcher to part-time designated hitter and clashed with management over reduced playing time. He described that year as a difficult one in terms of handling his own actions and the team's treatment of him.
Despite his estrangement, Posada expressed support for general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone. He placed responsibility for postseason failures on players themselves and advocated for coaching staff to enforce greater accountability during the regular season, suggesting players who fail to run to first base should be removed from games to emphasize that the sport matters.
Posada later worked in the Marlins front office from 2019 to 2022 alongside Derek Jeter and served as Team Italy's bench coach at the World Baseball Classic. He acknowledged his direct style might not appeal to every club, noting he expresses his feelings openly and will speak up when he sees something wrong.
Source: ESPN - Tue Oct 27, 4:13 PM ET
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