Posada Heading to the DL, Catching Position Uncertain

Jorge Posada's arm has not recovered and he is now heading to the disabled list. Posada will go see Dr. James Andrews, the Birmingham, Ala.-based orthopedic surgeon, though he will first visit with Yankees team physician Dr. Stuart Hershon in New York. The New York Times first reported Posada's injury on Sunday, stating that he has a torn muscle in his shoulder. All previous reports said he had a strain to his right subscapularis muscle.

This has been the deep fear of all Yankees fans as the 36 year old catcher that just signed a lucrative 4 year deal has not been healthy all season. If he is unable to return, the Bombers will need to find another catcher, and consider that at his age, the contract he signed may be an early retirement gift. If Posada can not throw, he could return as a first baseman or DH, but his hitting numbers are good for a catcher. They may not cut it for a first baseman or designated hitter. Let's hope we do not lose Jorge for the season, but right now, I do not think it looks good.