Jorge Posada Announces His Retirement – Video
After 17 great years playing for the New York Yankees, Jorge Posada announced his retirement this morning following a press conference at Yankee Stadium. His decision came after fans wondered if Jorge would play for another team when his contract was up. An emotional Jorge told a packed room of reporters, family, friends, and teammates that he could never play for another team.
“I could never wear another uniform,” said Posada. “Being a part of seven World Series and having five rings was something I never imagined, and being a part [of] it was just priceless. I will forever be a Yankee.”
Check out the video of his announcement:
Via MLB.Com
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My emotions. I can’t imagine the Yankees without him. Thank you Jorge. You will be missed!
A Look Back at Jorge Posada’s Career
My New York heart is breaking. Jorge Posada is expected to make an announcement soon about his retirement from baseball. If the rumors are true, it seems Jorge would rather retire from baseball all together than play for another team. After spending 17 years with the same team, Jorge is a true Yankee. Man, I’m really going to miss the Core Four. Take a look at the highlights of Jorge’s career here:
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Jorge Posada Appreciation Post
We love you. You inspired the fans like never before this season. The odds were against you but you came back to kick some ass and prove exactly why you belong on the field. I never had a doubt you could. You never gave up and worked harder than ever. I can’t contemplate the idea of you being in any other uniform. What would make me feel worse is if you didn’t know how much the fans love you. If I could, I would go to wherever you are at this moment and give you the biggest hug I could muster. I hope I get to meet you one day so I can say this to your face.
Thank you for the last 17 seasons. Don’t give up. Keep kickin’ ass. Whatever decision you make, please continue to hang out with Andy Pettitte and be Silver Foxes together. We love you Jorgie.
Video of Jorge’s exit interview from yesterday’s game:
MLB Tonight on Jorge Posada
(Source: mlbnetwork.com)
“He’s like a brother to me. I don’t know what the future holds. It’s not something we’ve talked about.”
| — | Derek Jeter on Jorge Posada |
“I think that at the end he was start getting into it and enjoying it. I feel for him because he went through tough times this year and he hung in there. At the end he shined like a star, like the star that he is. Besides that, if he comes back, we will wear the same uniform again. If he doesn’t, I will wish him the best. I will love him no matter what. My love for him is unconditional.”
| — | Mariano Rivera on Jorge Posada |
