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| Jorge Posada |
The Puerto Rican, 40 years old, played his entire career with the Yankees, batting .273 with 275 homers and RBIs 1.065. In 2011 he batted .235 with 14 homers and 44 produced in a limited role.
Of the 13 catchers already in the Hall of Famer Yogi Berra only has better numbers Posada batting, homers and RBIs. "I will always be a Yankee," he said in November. "For me, the Yankees are my second family. It would be difficult to wear another uniform and adapt to another set."
The decision confirms that the "Core Four" of the Yankees is reduced to a dynamic duo. Only Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera are the group that won five World Series rings. Andy Pettitte announced his retirement before the 2011 season.
Moreover, the veteran infielder Jorge Cantu agreed to a minor league contract with the Angels in Los Angeles, the team announced Friday.
"The Bronco" which received an invitation to spring training the club could be a valuable utility for the club will try to dethrone the Rangers in the AL West Division, but first have to amend the way. After productive seasons with Tampa Bay and the Marlins, Cantu lowered its level in the last two years. San Diego I was discharged in 2011.
Another Mexican, the utility Edgar Gonzalez, brother Adrian, look for a site with the Chicago Cubs. Gonzalez hit .315 in Triple-A affiliate of San Francisco.
SHORT OF THE LARGEST .- Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma hired for one year. The right and won the Eiji Sawamura (the Japanese equivalent of the Cy Young) ... Manny Ramirez planning to appear before several teams later this month in an effort to return to the majors ... The first baseman Anthony Rizzo, whom Boston acquired from San Diego in exchange for Adrian Gonzalez, the Cubs went along with pitcher Zach Cates, in exchange for pitcher and outfielder Andrew Cashner Kyung-Min Na. Chicago expects potential Rizzo.
