December 18, 2008 Newsday reports that Jorge Posada made roughly 75 throws from 60 feet on Wednesday. It was the first time he had thrown from that distance since undergoing shoulder surgery.
Our View:It appears that he will be ready to go for Spring Training. He hit .338 with 20 home runs and 90 RBI two seasons ago.
December 8, 2008 Jorge Posada has started his rehab throwing program in Tampa today, according to the NY Post. He is recovering from right shoulder surgery.
Our View:The Yankees remain optimistic he will be ready to catch by the time spring training begins.
November 23, 2008 Jorge Posada is not expected to represent Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic while rehabbing from shoulder surgery, according to MLB.com.
Our View:He remains hopeful to be ready to participate in time for spring training.
October 29, 2008 The plan is for Jorge Posada to be the Yankees catcher come opening day, and not just the DH, as had been speculated, according to the Lower Hudson Journal News.
Our View:Posada is rehabbing his surgically repaired right shoulder, and is preparing for the first time he'll throw.
September 30, 2008 Manager Joe Girardi expects Jorge Posada to be the Yankees' No. 1 catcher in 2009, according to the NY Daily News.
Our View:He is recovering from shoulder surgery and will start a throwing program December 1. Girardi realizes there are no guarantees, but believes Posasa can catch 120 games next season.
