Jorge Posada.. What's Your Take?

by pinstripe my ride on Jun 23, 2009 1:17 PM EDT

I Need Your Opinion.

Hey Yankee Fans, I need your opinion on Jorge Posada. He's my favorite player and all, but I'm worried he might be on his way out. He's still a great player, but he does get less playing time, and now young Cervelli is stepping in, and doing well. He's getting some of Posada's playing time, so did Molina, but he wasn't really well, a threat to Posada, but Cervelli's pretty good. I'm not sure, so I'd like to see what other people think. Thanks.

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Which Catcher would be better for the future of the New York Yankees?

Jorge Posada

22 votes

Francisco Cervelli

56 votes

78 votes | Poll has closed

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dont forget...

sanchez and montero are in the mix..though a few years away, 3-5

by Captain Yank on Jun 23, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions

Montero

I SERIOUSLY doubt Montero is going to be catching past AA. I don’t understand why they are even considering it. He is supposed to be an offensive MONSTER. Why put him in a position that all the scouts say he is bad at, which will also add a lot of wear on tear on his body. He should be getting trained as a corner outfielder.

by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Jun 23, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Can he run at all

If he has the speed to play outfield that might be smart.

But if he’s trade bait, he might be worth more as a catcher

If I's known I was going to live so long, I'd have taken better care of myself. Casey

by Cbeck3 on Jun 24, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

While I would say the future is with Cervelli...

This year belongs to Posada and so he should be behind the plate for the majority of games.

by OSUlovesSwisher on Jun 23, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions

full time DH for sure

could play until he is 41 for sure and have some steady numer years, let cervelli and molina catch the majority and grow montero or sanchez for the future

by Captain Yank on Jun 23, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

my take is...

YYYYAAAAWWWNNN…. tired of this subject.

by NumberSeven on Jun 23, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions

So why respond?

Does your internet force you to click on links despite your disinterest?

Posada’s days as an everyday catcher are numbered, but he can still hit. Next year with Matsui and Damon gone, he’ll be a more frequent DH.

by New York Sports Jerk on Jun 23, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes it does... I must get a new ISP.

It’s the fact that people keep posting this argument like it’s a new, fresh idea… it’s been hashed, and rehashed… and re-rehashed. I’ll refrain from future sarcasm… wouldn’t want to steal you “jerk”-y thunder.

I agree with you that his days as an everyday catcher are numbered, and yes the DH spot will open more next year. But as much as I like Cervelli, he’s not the future of the franchise at starting catcher. Maybe the the backup… great defender, not so much with the bat. I think the starting catcher for the Yanks in the next couple of years is on another other team right now… a FA signing or trade while guys like Montero and Romine get their chance to move up in the system.

by NumberSeven on Jun 23, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Obviously

I don’t think Cervelli is the answer every day, but there’s no reason he couldn’t catch 70 games with Posada catching the other 90 or so.

The Yankees should have enough offense to be able to deal with Cervelli in the lineup – they did win the World Series with Girardi catching 124, 78 and 65 games, and he was no offensive threat either. Frankly it would be nice to have someone at the bottom of the order to move runners, and Cervelli has shown he’s an excellent bunter with good speed for a catcher. His game-calling ability to this point has been impressive.

They could probably get by with that arrangement for the next 2 years of Posada’s contract, and hope that Montero or Romine is ready to make the leap – if they don’t find another option on the FA market or via trade.

by New York Sports Jerk on Jun 23, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

senore sanchez...

though 16, just a couple ticks away, another big young buck from latin america, cadamininga!

by Captain Yank on Jun 23, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

sanchez info...if interested

According to several connections in the Dominican Republic, the Yankees and catching prospect Gary Sanchez have agreed to a $2.5 million deal.

Sanchez, 16, isn’t eligible to sign until July 2, but the Yankees’ dogged pursuit of the right-handed hitter has resulted in him wanting to sign with the club.

According to a Yankees source, who didn’t confirm or deny the agreement or money, nothing is guaranteed until a contract is signed.

“He is a big kid with a big arm,” a Latin American talent evaluator for an NL team said of the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Sanchez. “I would like to have him, but $2.5 million is a lot of money. He has a thick body. He is a real good hitter, but he doesn’t hit like Jesus Montero.”

The Yankees gave Montero, a catcher from Venezuela, $1.6 million in 2006 and he has impressed with the bat in two-plus years in the organization. After hitting .356 with eight homers and 37 RBIs in 48 games for Single-A Tampa, the 19-year-old Montero (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) was promoted to Double-A Trenton, where he is batting .283 with three RBIs in 13 games.

“Sanchez shows a lot of power in batting practice, but it doesn’t always transfer to games when the swing gets a little long,” the scout said. “He is an interesting guy.”

by Captain Yank on Jun 23, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

The Future?

As for this season and maybe next, Id think Posada. Maybe as the seasons go Cervelli catches a little more.

If Cervelli decides to eat his wheaties then maybe him, but If this is the type of catcher he is Id hope they find a better one, cuz I don’t want him as my everyday catcher.

I mean you have Montero as probably the best hitting prospect and Id think the idea of his is as the next Posada. You have Austin Romine, tho his patience at the plate is horrendous. There’s a Japanese dude in there too. JR Murphy was just drafted and they probably will be high on him. This Sanchez dude is only 16, so I wouldn’t think he’s even in the mix right now.

by FreeBradshaw on Jun 23, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions