Jorge Posada asked to be taken out of the New York Yankees’ lineup Saturday night after the slumping designated hitter was dropped to No. 9 in the batting order.
Posada, hitting .165 this season, was in the original lineup posted by manager Joe Girardi for the game against the Boston Red Sox. But general manager Brian Cashman said Posada went into Girardi’s office at 6 p.m. and requested that he be removed.
Posada’s wife tweeted that the five-time All-Star had back stiffness. But a person familiar with the discussion between Posada and the team told The Associated Press that he “refused” to play. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the situation was still not settled.
The person said the Yankees have been in contact with the commissioner’s office about possible recourse. The Yankees could fine Posada one day’s pay – that would be $71,978 on his $13.1 million salary. If a player declines to play two days in a row, he could be put on the restricted list.
Another multi-millionaire legacy player who thinks the world owes his something.
67 Comments
Brandon May 14, 2011 23:55
This is looking very ugly. Something must be done. It’d be nice if he just retired, but I’m afraid the Yankees will have no choice but to release him.
"The Dog" May 14, 2011 23:57
Screw him….bench him till he retires..sick of shit like this..he sucks..bring up Jesus..And i’d be loyal to him if he didnt pull this garbage….useless
Managerwithoutbraces May 15, 2011 00:07
Jorge has been a good player but has always been a bit of a prick. He done and he’s not coming back . Tell him to be a team player or cut him.Bring up Jesus who will outhit him anyway.
The Knicks are back. May 15, 2011 00:08
The Office Space photoshop you guys used for Feliciano would’ve been perfect here.
The Knicks are black May 16, 2011 15:50
yessir
Dang Malzone May 15, 2011 00:25
Anyone else get wicked excited that Jesus might get called up when it looked like Posada might retire?
Dang Malzone May 15, 2011 00:26
Also, I can’t stand that he makes almost $72,000 in one day.
MannyGee May 15, 2011 08:21
Yeah… I just threw up in my mouth that he has BARELY hit more than me this season and he makes in a game what I make in a year…
BadAssBillyCurtis May 15, 2011 00:31
Posada has lumps.
Brian May 15, 2011 02:25
Thanks for clarifying
BadAssBillyCurtis May 16, 2011 15:07
I often lick the little lumpy nub on Ben KKKabacks taint before I plunge my tongue in his rectum
Ki m Last Designs May 16, 2011 15:48
Lumps.
BadAssBillyCurtis May 16, 2011 15:52
excuse me while I take another swig of my semen martini
Clueless May 15, 2011 00:41
Was Posada always this jackass?
Jorge Posada May 15, 2011 01:06
I’ve always been kind of a dick. Now I’m a dick who can’t hit, or catch, I don’t throw very well either.
Russell Martin May 15, 2011 01:15
Beat it prick, I make everyone forget about you. My defense >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> your defense.
Laura Posada May 15, 2011 01:53
My tits are still big, firm and round.
Fuck you all.
Minka Kelly May 15, 2011 11:43
Mine are small and, in a few years, will look like fried eggs. However, my man will probably throw a little shit fit like this when he’s dropped in the line-up too.
Sensitive RAB guy May 17, 2011 11:54
Small?
http://izismile.com/2009/01/16/a_hot_dress_of_minka_kelly_5_photos.html
Shoe May 15, 2011 02:35
What a disgrace. Void his contract and send him packing.
Eirias May 15, 2011 06:48
Hip Hip Jorrible.
Pete C. May 15, 2011 07:14
With Jorgie going down this road can Jeter be far behind.
Pete C. May 15, 2011 07:24
Was it 3 years ago when they tried the experiment of Possada playing first? I was watching a game , I think it was Molina behind the plate, and when he went out to the mound to speak to the pitcher, Possada decided Molina needed help at the mound and decided to wander over to check in. More than once. So
yeah he does think he’s bigger than the team.
Javy Vazquez May 15, 2011 08:49
Is Posada with a single “s”, not Passada!
Javy Vazquez May 15, 2011 13:30
He is the best catcher has catch to me! Better than Pudge!
Pete C. May 15, 2011 17:53
Hey wet, I’ll fix my spelling when you straighten out your syntax.
Javy Vazquez May 17, 2011 00:27
I’m still making millions without The NY espressions, so fuck you all!
Javy Vazquez May 17, 2011 00:28
I’m still making millions without The NY expressions, so fuck you all!
The Truth May 15, 2011 07:50
SJK, cut shit about “another” entitlement player. Jeter would not have done this & your loyalty to all things Cashman is getting old. As for Posada, fuck this straight up release him. On a night when you need a win for him to do this to his teammates is unacceptable. To make matters worse to have your wife go on Facebook & twitter to try & slavage your reputation makes you look even worse.
Pete C. May 15, 2011 08:31
Can you say Nomar circa ’04?
Bunk May 15, 2011 10:52
Dont like it, go home. What a whiny little kid. Go suck Jeter’s cock somewhere else.
jeter apologists apologist May 15, 2011 15:59
Is it certain that they’re refering to Jeter as the original entitlement player to Jorge being another? just stop dude
Alvaro Fernandez-Ravelo May 15, 2011 08:05
Jprge siempre pensé que eras un gran jugador, pero de humilde se nota que no tienes ni una gota. Eres un engreído. Demasiado favor de hacen poniéndote noveno. Ojalá que se deshagan de ti y que empiece la era de Jesús Montero.
Sensitive RAB Guy May 15, 2011 10:50
Translation, via babelfish.altavista.com:
“Jprge always I thought that eras a great player, but of humble note that you do not have nor a drop. You are a vain one. Too much please they do poniéndote ninth. Hopefully that undoes of you and that begins the era of Jesus Montero”
Alvaro Fernandez May 19, 2011 10:21
Actually its:
“Jorge I always thought highly of you, but you don’t have a single drop of humilty. You are too vain. They did too much of a favor by batting you ninth. Hopefully they will get rid of you and may the Jesus Montero era begin”
Javy Vazquez May 15, 2011 13:33
Ven para Florida! Aqui estoy soqueando y nadie se entera!
The prophet May 15, 2011 08:06
I can see it now. Posada gets released, signs with Sox for league minimum and rejevenates himself as their everyday catcher.
melido perez May 15, 2011 08:27
good thing that posada insisted on receiving a 4 year contract at $13 million a year and used the long island mets for leverage to get that deal.
Javy Vazquez May 15, 2011 08:54
Join me the Marlins! At least they don’t have NoMAAS….!!!
Javy Vazquez May 15, 2011 08:57
Join me the Marlins! At least they don’t have NoMAAS!
[Censored] May 15, 2011 10:12
It makes no sense three minutes later, too!
Sensitive RAB Guy May 15, 2011 10:20
The Jeter contract is an abortion, but I don’t see how Jorge’s stunt = Jeter negotiating for more $ (something everyone does at every job, every time).
Great site, but at times you guys really reach for “the narrative” just like the MSM you mock so much.
Sarasota May 15, 2011 10:30
Jorge made a bad decision…the Yankees made a worse one when they signed him to this contract through 40 and then decided to treat him like a leper at the back stop. They screwed w/ Bernie, Torre and now Posada….Petit was right in giving them the finger. Jorge should probably be suspended if not released at this point or traded like Nomar. The Yanks and Cashman own this fuck up.
Clueless May 15, 2011 10:57
And here me thinking I was clueless.
Sarah Palin May 15, 2011 10:33
I think you mean LAME-STREAM MEDIA.
Also, I have a double-digit IQ.
Binger May 15, 2011 10:58
Seriously, aside from paying them absolutely ludicrous amounts of money, what the hell did the Yankees do for them? They apparently should forfeit the season and have Jorge catch everyday. Petit Pettitte and Bernie had so much in the tank when they left the Yankees, too, as evidenced by…..my creative imagination. I will consider myself lucky if I ever make in a year what Jorge makes in a day for being a bitch.
Andy_C_23 May 15, 2011 11:00
Yeah, what he did yesterday was a BS move but he’s got enough good will in the bank to make a mistake IMO. If he just comes out and apologizes (which he never will) all will be forgiven. I’m not going to let one dick move sully an otherwise pretty good 16-year career.
For all of you ripping him, can you say you’ve never done something you regret?
Scott Brosius May 15, 2011 11:46
Take it from me, guys, you’ve got to know when to fold them…loving being a coach at Linfield College.Go Wildcats!
Mike Mussina May 15, 2011 11:48
You should have retired after 2009…oh, by the way, you always called a shit game.
Paul O'Neil May 15, 2011 11:49
I could have re-signed for another three years and not done shit?
Pedro Martinez May 15, 2011 11:57
Now does everybody understand why I was pointing at my head? This guy is mental.
Carlolslologist May 15, 2011 13:50
I agree. Or maybe I don’t. Let me consult with the RAB elders and then I’ll come back with my opinion.
/me’d
The Truth May 15, 2011 14:10
Sorry but the only sacred cows on this site are white guys. Posada fucked if he apologizes & deals with the demotion all should be forgotten. However the ass licking of Cashman needs to stop. Cashmoney ass kissers are just like SOSH’s who worship all things Theo. If Cash like to take credit when things go well he should own some of hia fuckups as well, which most of you rarely point out.
Sarasota May 15, 2011 18:14
it’s time for Cashman to go. This is his mess.
Steamboat Willie May 17, 2011 13:09
Actually you are wrong, dickweed. This is another Hank Steinbrenner moment. He was played like a fiddle by Posada and his agents, with an assist from Omar Minaya. Cashman only wanted to go 2 years with Posada, but Minaya apparently offered 5. So Hank got his panties twisted, as A-Rod had recently opted out, and demanded that Cashman offer 4 years…
mike francesa May 15, 2011 14:52
wait a second Posader can still hit the fast ball and he’s the 2011 Nomar Award winna, pipe down yankee fans
SP May 15, 2011 15:24
I’m up in Boston so I can get some of their “Posada is a little bitch” shirts for y’all.
The Truth May 15, 2011 15:40
After we send you some “When is Ortiz’ press conference on what he took in 03.” Ok Fuck face.
Lou Brown May 16, 2011 10:45
I’m not going to agree with what Posada did, but as usual people here are blowing this out of proportion without knowing the whole story, not that I claim to know the whole story myself, it’s just that until you are in someone else’s shoes it’s hard to say that he was acting with a sense of self entitlement.
It’s just I can see where he’s coming from, being frustrated about his performance, being relegated to DH, and then coming in and seeing his name last in the batting order. For a proud guy that’s something that is hard to digest. Especially, since apparently your manager didn’t have the decency to alert you to it first, in order to smooth the transition over for him.
I’m not saying Girardi needs to consult each player on roster moves, either. Just bring Posada aside and talk with him and say something simple like “Jorge I’m going to bat you ninth today in hopes that you’ll see some better pitches and bring your bat around, your important to this team but I also need to do what is best for the team, When your bat comes around I will bring you back up in the line up.”
Unfortunately, from everything I have read Jorge was left to see his name on a line-up with no discussion. You simply just don’t do that with a guy who’s been a huge part of your organization for 16 years regardless of performance. It’s just a matter of doing it in a respectful manner.
Anyway, go back to relishing in the decline of Jorge and Jeter. I just wish things were handled better on all ends of this story.
jus' sayin' May 17, 2011 02:50
Oh boo fucking hoo. He’s not a Little Leaguer, he’s a 39-year-old man and 17-year veteran making $13 million to play baseball professionally. It’s on him to do just that–be professional.
Javy Vazquez May 17, 2011 00:32
That’s why I’rather the Celtics over the Knicks! Suckers!!!
Javy Vazquez May 17, 2011 10:08
Posada! First time I left NY was after the biggest lost after 0-3 defficit and Damon’s GS, you gave “this people” 4 rims and victories! Why simply ask for a trade to Boston and start bating against it! Take Laura and make a calendar with.Red Sox bikini!
Bernie Williams May 22, 2011 01:03
He is my best friend, so leave him alone!!!
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