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.