Hip, Hip JORGE!

Ah, the day has come. Jorge Posada back in the line-up in the DH spot, at least for today. At first, I was nervous and anxious to see what he'd do. I was praying that his time on the bench, stewing about what got him there, perhaps lit a fire in him...and thankfully, it seemed to have.

I don't want to say "I told you so" or "In yo face!" but...I knew this was still in him all along despite what many have said. You don't just pull Grand Slams out of your butthole region at random. I truly believe the trouble with Jorge is mental. He gets too in his own head instead of just going out there and playing.

I don't want to say "He's back" because I feel it's too early for that, but damn, I just think his comeback was like a fairytale. Like Jeter said when he hit 3k..."You couldn't have written a better script."

Time will tell if Jorge is truly back, but while we wait, I'm going to soak up every second of it. It couldn't have happened to a better guy. Maybe some time on the bench was just what the doctor ordered to get his head right.

And now, I will go back to annoying my friends by saying "Hip, hip Jorge" around the apartment some more. :D

That is all.

Poor Jorge

I know I'm late on commenting about this, on here, at least, but here I go. I've been a Yankees fan for as long as I can remember, Jorge's had always been one of our dependable guys. A member of the elite Core Four, outstanding catcher and a fiery tempered spirit on the field. These were/are my reasons for adoring Posada the way I do. This is why Posada's current fate is so upsetting for this Yankees fan.

As we all know, age always becomes an issue in any athletes career. There's no avoiding father time, he's an unbiased jerkoff. Still, I can't help but wish something would click with Jorge and he'd just start hitting better just so he can finish this season decently. I have a feeling it will be his last.

I don't particularly enjoy watching one of my favorites sitting on the bench and frowning. I can only imagine what's going through his head. He's probably just as disappointed, if not more. People need to give him a break. If Posada is like me, which I kind of have a feeling he is, he's probably beating himself up for his lack of performance.

The Yankees really haven't done him wrong until this season, so I won't bash the organization too much. I highly disagreed with the way Girardi dropped Posada to 9th in the batting order. Yea, you can send a guy a signal that he needs to step up, but tell him before the game starts. Tell him in your office and discuss it as adults, friends even.

The Yankees are a team that likes to win. What team doesn't? I just think he deserves more than this. Deserves to leave with his head held high and call it a day the way he has earned to. I fear this will not happen and Jorge will once again be disappointed.

Still, here's hoping that Jorge gets to ride off into the sunset like the champ he is.