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November 29, 2007

Posada Weighs In On Johan & Pettitte

From Pete Abe -

Where it got interesting was when [Jorge] said the Yankees should trade for Johan Santana because they need a No. 1. Posada also said he has been calling Andy Pettitte once a week.

He said Pettitte is leaning to retirement but he hopes that will change given the direction of the team.

Pretty interesting comment from Jorge here regarding needing a number one.

And, regarding Pettitte, well, what can I say? It's not too late to reach out to Andy, if you haven't already.

Posted by Steve Lombardi at November 29, 2007 03:45 PM

Comments

I guess Jorge doesn't think highly of Wang, Moose or the kids. I don't totally blame him, but I suppose I'd be a bit more politic about it.

Posted by: MJ [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 29, 2007 03:52 PM

When it comes to trading young players or prospects, virtually every aging veteran is a selfish knave. I think that explains Posada's comment.

Posted by: Rich [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 29, 2007 08:22 PM

Jorge should follow DJ's lead on trades and acquisitions....smile, speak freely, say absolutely nothing. If no trade happens, he'll have to work with and develop these young guys. The pitcher-catcher relationship has to be based on trust. More like a marriage than anything else. He can glow all he wants about Santana, but just leave it as something like “Any team would be lucky to have him.”

Posted by: #15 [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 30, 2007 10:52 AM