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Posada's fit with Phils questionable
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08:19 AM ET 12.27 | Jorge Posada in something other than pinstripes may seem odd, and perhaps odder still in the National League. The connection of [Posada] to the Phillies was difficult to understand when first reported, but that doesn't necessarily make it false. There would be room for suspicion had Posada's agent listed teams interested in his client, but information from the ESPN Deportes story was obtained from Posada's father. Though no matter where the info was gathered or how much interest Ruben Amaro has expressed in Posada's services, this would be a questionable fit. Posada, at 40, can no longer catch. ... Posada would be relegated to a pinch-hitting role on a bench filled with older, slower, poor fielding players.
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Look, Jorge at this point in time can only be a DH and he's a stretch there at that. What's wrong with just calling it a career and being satisfied with the nice career that he had?
Yogi-Zen
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He obviously thinks he still has some lead in his pencil.
.ChiSoxFan.
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No need for lead in the pencil....the writting is on the wall already.
Yogi-Zen
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Dude! You had a great run. You made a ton o' money. Walk away. Enjoy your kids.
RFD
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He can still hit a little and play 1st base some. They could sign him to make him a coach later on.
Mongo Alex
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I am with you 100%. He should just retire. He has 5 rings and a great career. Why go play for another team and not produce and not win? Be one of the few players that played for one team. Besides he is not nearing any career milestones that I know of.
TBRaysFan
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Agreed. He's done. But a lot of times, pro athletes just can't accept that.
The Moose
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I don't disagree with you. I don't think any team has use for him.
.ChiSoxFan.
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He has way too much pride to just fade off into the sunset like Bernie Williams did.
Gary The Sox Fan
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Posada, Tek, and Wake are preparing a lawsuit against MLB for age discrimination.
Hellborn
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Solid.
THE BISHOP!
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I wonder how it will go down when they decide to stop over-paying Derek Jeter. He's another prideful guy that I can't see walking away on his own terms.
Gary The Sox Fan
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It is only over paying players if you are losing money. And that is not the case. That is the part that drives some crazy, they still make money. Lots of it.
50yearfan
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it seems as if posada has refuse to stop playing, he himself has being in deniable stage, and with this poor thinking he would have hard time to retire!!
alacran
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Jesus christ on a cross this is absurd. They already signed Jim Thome to be the backup 1B who can't move anymore. Although, I suspect Mayberry Jr will be playing 1B the majority of the time Howard is out.
Mayspot20
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I think Amaro watches these boards for the reactions to the possibility of a signing by the Phillies. If he does, please Ruben..... NO......... Leave Posada alone, the man can't run, can't catch and you already have Thome on your bench.
Home Theater Guy
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I think Amaro watches these boards for the reactions to the possibility of a signing by the Phillies. If he does, please Ruben..... NO......... Leave Posada alone, the man can't run, can't catch and you already have Thome on your bench.
Home Theater Guy
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sorry for the multiple postings, I think the CNN server is dying....
Home Theater Guy
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Also he can't hit.
Gary The Sox Fan
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