Hip Hip Jorge!!
Hey..i know its still February but thats not gonna stop me form highlighting a positive thus far.
JOrge Posada hit a home run and a double over the wall on Thursday in his first action since last summer. Of course i know this means nothing as far as what he will produce in the 09 season, BUT….it does show he is getting closer to being healthy. I have said it many times already and will say it again..Jorge Posada’s health could be the key to the Yankees season. The seitvh hitter has always been a clutch hitter, and his ability to break up the middle of the line-up can not be underestimated.
Also if he is able to resume the full time catching duties the pitching staff will also be well served. Jose Molina is an awesome catcher but you could see last year he is not ready to play every day. His offensive numbers became virtually non existant. He hits much better in a limited role and with that gun behind the plate he gives the Yankees an extra weapon in their backup.
As Posada’s throwing arm gets back into shape Manager Joe Girardi has shown reserved confidence about his All-Star catchers surgcially repaired shoulder. Jorge has said the entire time he would be ready for opening day but i thin it as been in the last few weeks thta Girardi might actaully be starting to believe it. The skipper knows how important the teams catcher is and based on his words over the last 2 weeks Posada is regaining the zip on his throws and has shown NO signs of pain, or suffered any setbacks.
Lets keep our fingers crossed!!
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