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Posada re-injured himself trying to throw a runner out yesterday. I don't think the umpires noticed it, but on the replay Posada clearly winced immediately after making the throw.

Why would the umpires be concerned with a player wincing?

Er, I meant the announcers.

Er, I meant the announcers.

Buck and McCarver being distracted and missing pertinent events on the field? No, sir, I don't credit it.

Heal up, Po.

Joba for Napoli

Joba for Napoli

We'll throw in some Haldol for those delusions of yours.

Let's talk Melky.

Or Wang?

The Yankees will have one of their doctors examine Posada, likely on Tuesday. Then he will go see Dr. James Andrews on his own. It was Andrews who repaired his torn labrum in 2001.

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There is little chance of that. If you listen to the emotion in Posada’s voice or saw him talk on YES, you know this is a serious matter. Surgery is a possibility. This could be a serious blow to the Yankees. Hopefully, for Posada’s sake, it’s not.

“It’s really disappointing to work really hard and not feel good,” he said. “I worked really hard to be back at it. I want to apologize to the Yankees because they signed me to a good contract.”

Peter Abraham

Uggh, this does not sound good, and I'm worried that he'll be done catching for at least this year.

Sure, Doug Mirabelli would listen if the Yankees called.

How long would an operation keep Posada out? Would they need to trade for someone, or could they work with a Molina behind the plate?

Catchers I would guess are available: Ramon Hernandez, Gerald Laird, Corky Miller, Humberto Quintero, Paul LoDuca? Johnny Estrada? Ronny Paulino? Brad Ausmus? (feel the veteran presence)

What a great idea it would be to give Varitek a Posada-like contract when Varitek's current one expires.

The Yankees' young pitching strategy is obviously not working out and has to be sacrificed for the more pressing short-term needs. Ian Kennedy for Ramon Hernandez and Steve Trachsel would be a good move.

Robby Hammock should be available for the right price. He once caught a perfect game! Basically, he's the only guy qualified to replace Posada other than Pudge.

Stupid Elliot Johnson.

Yankees can have Bengie Molina if they agree to take Zito (sigh, I realize that both have no trade clauses).

If possible, I think Posada should consider playing 1B and being a DH this season while putting off surgery, if necessary, until after the season.

If possible, I think Posada should consider playing 1B and being a DH this season while putting off surgery, if necessary, until after the season.

That would solve the Yankee's problem of only have two or three 1B/DH types.

Did anybody know that Chad Moeller was Chris Cron's cousin?

Chris Stewart, currently at S/WB, does have some positives and wouldn't be a horrible choice as a stopgap.

-- MWE

I'm pretty certain the Yankees are going to go with Molina, and if they're looking for anything, it's a backup catcher.

Offensive catchers are too rare a commodity to look for a replacement. Suck it up and go with what you got.

Chris Stewart, currently at S/WB, does have some positives and wouldn't be a horrible choice as a stopgap.

Sounds like he's getting the call. What can you tells us about him Mike?

Sounds like he's getting the call. What can you tells us about him Mike?

Quality arm in terms of strength and accuracy. Once threw out Grady Sizemore trying to steal second twice in one game -- with knuckleballing Charlie Haeger on the mound for one of them.

Wet newspaper for a bat.

Thanks Pastor. I've got his average projection at .248/.300/.379, so I guess he'd have to be good defensively to make up for that.

Indeed. He threw out better than 50 percent of basestealers in his last year in the White Sox organization. OTOH, that projection seems optimistic. He's a weak contact guy.

The question now is, if Jose Molina gets 400+ plate appearances, will he draw a walk?

That would solve the Yankee's problem of only have two or three 1B/DH types.

Suboptimal, but not worst case.

Let's talk Melky.

Yes, 5 HRs (leads the team) and he hit 8 last year. 9 walks to 12 Ks and BB/PA is back to where it was his rookie year. His P/PA is up. He looks so good at the plate, a clear plan and refined discipline has allowed to wait for his pitches and hammer them instead of flailing at anything near the strike zone like he was last year. Defense consistent with his good performance last year. Way exceeded my expectations. Almost makes up for Cano.

Or Wang?

6.23 K/9, an added change and a better slider have made made him look like a strikeout pitcher when he's on. He's been awesome to watch this year. Struck out 9 today!

NYT:

Cabrera, who was nearly dealt to Minnesota in a proposed trade for Johan Santana, is hitting .291 with 5 home runs and 11 runs batted in. He is tied for first on the team in homers, ranks second in runs (14), and has a better on-base percentage than Alex Rodriguez.

“Melky’s in a zone right now; he’s in a very good place,” Rodriguez said. “But what I know is he’s just in phenomenal shape. He’s probably 10 pounds lighter now than he was at this time last year. I think that’s a big part of his start, and he’s got a big energy level. He’s our battery on this team.”

Mike Piazza is available.

I bet he would love one of those 4 year "Over the Hill Respect Contracts" too, but i am guessing he would do it for half the price, and half the years. The best part, like Posada, Piazza can even DH in a pinch. :)