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I don't want Posada. He's having a career year with the bat and isn't great defensively.
"I'm happy for [Edwin Encarnacion] because this guy bleeds internally, big-time" -Dusty Baker
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?" -Jeff Francoeur
"At the end of the day, the sun comes up and I still have a job" -Joba Chamberlain
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I wouldn't want to be Brian Cashman (or Steinbrenner's accountant) this winter. They have to deal with Posada, Rivera & Arod. They should make Georgie the first baseman.
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They've said they won't pursue A-Rod if he opts out.
"I'm happy for [Edwin Encarnacion] because this guy bleeds internally, big-time" -Dusty Baker
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?" -Jeff Francoeur
"At the end of the day, the sun comes up and I still have a job" -Joba Chamberlain
They will, you know what Steinbrenner's likeOriginally Posted by NYMets523
You must pick battles that are small enough to win, but large enough to matter
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They will.
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I don't see the Yankees letting Posada get away, because they don't have anyone to fill his shoes. Wil Nieves isn't ready to step up so they'd just have to go and get a free agent anyway.
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i think it would be a good addition to the team, since LoDuca's and Castro's contract are both expiring this year
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i think their gonna keep castro tho
Show me a guy who's afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat every time.
-Lou Brock-
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It's pretty much a moot point, though. The Yankees would be complete morons to let Posada go elsewhere.
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They were stupid to let Bernie Williams walk away.
"I'm happy for [Edwin Encarnacion] because this guy bleeds internally, big-time" -Dusty Baker
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?" -Jeff Francoeur
"At the end of the day, the sun comes up and I still have a job" -Joba Chamberlain
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Were they? While he may have been an upgrade from Damon, he has not been a quality center fielder for at least a few years now. And he has never been a good pinch hitter. He didn't have a role on that team, they had to let him walk.
Go Royals!
Posada is a Yankee, he's got the attitude. He can stay put.
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He would have had a lot of playing time when Matsui and Damon were injured and Abreu and Cabrera couldn't hit. Letting him go has shown the Yankees are going with the Braves old philosophy; we love you while you're here but when your contract is up, we'll show you the door.
"I'm happy for [Edwin Encarnacion] because this guy bleeds internally, big-time" -Dusty Baker
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?" -Jeff Francoeur
"At the end of the day, the sun comes up and I still have a job" -Joba Chamberlain
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Posada isn't leaving. Amd I think Cashman is playing chicken with A-ROd. One of them will give in.
DON'T TRADE THE MELK MAN!!!!!!!!
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First, there is nothing wrong with that philosophy. They get paid well enough, no reason to let them hang on at the end of career if the team doesn't think they can be useful.
Second, and more important, the Yankees were giving him a chance to make the team, but Bernie refused to come to spring training without a guaranteed spot. You are right - as it turned out, he would have likely gotten a lot of playing time. But I blame Bernie for that more than the Yankees
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look at my answer to posada or pudge as a met in another forum.
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