Is Montero replacing Posada in 2011?

According to Mark Feinsand of the Daily News, it definitely looks that way: The consensus among the Yankees’ high command is that Montero who turns 21 on Nov. 28 – is ready to assume the starting catcher’s job, according to a source with knowledge of the team’s thinking. Montero’s future was among the topics of [...]

Well, this was inevitable

Via ESPN New York: With A.J. Burnett on track to start Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, Jorge Posada could be on the bench for that game. Posada has only caught Burnett eight times this season, while Francisco Cervelli has been behind the plate for Burnett 25 times this season. For much of [...]

Quick Bits: Recap, Posada, Joba, Downs

Here are a few quick items on the day: Thanks mainly to rookie right-hander, Josh Tomlin, the Yankees lost to Cleveland last night, 4-1. Jorge Posada missed yesterday’s game with a sore left knee. Posada also admitted to dealing with a cyst in the back of the knee – the culprit for the soreness – [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Posada, Pettitte

Morning, folks. Here are a few quick items on the day: The Yankees beat the A’s last night thanks to Javy Vazquez and Mark Teixeira. Joe Girardi thinks Jorge Posada (sprained finger) could return in a few days. Andy Pettitte is headed to the All-Star Game. He’ll replace the injured Clay Buchholz. Pettitte was not [...]

Posada behind the plate again

Via Chad Jennings of LoHud, we learn that Jorge Posada will be behind the plate tonight, even after catching A.J. Burnett last night. Given Posada’s injury issues – he returned from a minor foot fracture just recently – that he can catch two days in a row is a good sign for the Yankees (and, [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, A-Rod, Posada, Burnett, Gaga

Here are a few quick items to kick off your Monday morning: The Yankees took 2 out of 3 against the Mets this weekend and are on top of the AL East. With no DH in the NL, Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada are considered day-to-day this week. A.J. Burnett has battled a sore foot [...]

Morning Bits: Sweep, Posada, A-Rod, Gardner, Thames, Aceves, Johnson

After a HOF weekend, here are a few quick items on the morning: Thanks to Jorge Posada (and others, of course), the Yankees swept the Astros over the weekend. Speaking of Posada, he left last night’s game after catching 8 innings. He says his foot was “tired.” Initially, Posada told Joe Girardi the foot was [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, A-Rod, Posada, Newman

Here are a few quick items on the morning: A.J. Burnett pitched 6 2/3 innings last night, allowing 4 runs en route to a 3-4 loss. Alex Rodriguez was pulled from the game with a sore groin. He’s considered day-to-day. A-Rod will speak with doctors this week, including Mark Philippon, his hip surgeon. Speaking of [...]

Quick Bits: Recap, Posada, Teixeira, Apparel, Perfect Game

Here are a few quick items on the day: Thanks to Phil Hughes, now 7-1, and a rejuvenated offense, the Yanks beat Baltimore last night, 9-1. Jorge Posada returned to the Yankees lineup – as the DH – and was 1-for-3 with a walk on the night. Mark Teixeira was also back in the lineup [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Vazquez, Joba, Teixeira, Posada,

Here are a few quick items on the morning: Thanks to Javier Vazquez and an error from Miguel Tejada, the Yankees beat Baltimore, 3-1. Javier Vazquez went 7 IP, allowing 1 R on 4 H. He attributes his success to better command. Joba pitched a much-needed clean inning yesterday after giving up 10 ER in [...]

Quick Bits: Posada, All-Stars, Jeter, Cano

Here are a few quick items on the day: Jorge Posada will not be activated today, but tomorrow is a possibility. Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano, and Mark Teixeira lead the All-Star voting. Speaking of Jeter, he is back in the lineup tonight. Hammy must be okay. Robinson Cano has been named the American League Player [...]

Posada running, nearing a return

Quick update on Jorge Posada–a day after participating in some light running on the treadmill, the Yankees’ switch-hitting catcher ran six sprints on the field earlier today (he also ran around the bases a bit). Posada said that his foot, which was fractured on the 15, felt fine immediately after he completed the running drills, [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Posada, Joba, Ellsbury, Miranda, Halladay

Here are a few quick Memorial Day items on the morning: Thanks to A.J. Burnett and Mark Teixeira, the Yankees beat Cleveland yesterday, 7-3. A.J. Burnett walked 0 batters in his start. The last time he did that was July 23, 2008. Jorge Posada has not yet tested his foot with some running, but he [...]

Quick Bits: Recap, Posada, Huff

Here are a few quick items on the day: CC Sabathia had a poor outing yesterday, but Joba Chamberlain knows he’s at fault for the 11-13 loss. Jorge Posada remains optimistic regarding his fractured foot. He thinks he could return later this week. David Huff has rejoined the Indians after taking a liner off of [...]

Quick Bits: Recap, Posada, Aceves, Sanit, Swisher

Here are a few quick, yet noteworthy, news items on the day: Thanks to both Phil Hughes and Robinson Cano, the Yankees beat Cleveland last night, 8-2. Good news on Jorge Posada–he has been cleared to start motion exercises by Dr. Ahmad. Not so good news on Alfredo Aceves–he had his second epidural of the season yesterday. [...]

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