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22

Posada to First?

Posted by M. Patel under Speculation 

There is speculation that Jorge Posada could be moved to first base soon. It makes perfect sense considering catchers usually have trouble playing the position for too long due to the strains on the body. Looking back at baseball history, catchers playing into their late thirties have struggled a lot. There is no doubt that Posada is special though because he has been so consistent for so long that he might just be able to continue playing the position and break that historic trend. None the less, moving him to first may extend his shelf life, so to speak. He may even prove to be the first basemen who we are currently searching for.

The Yankees have started to try putting Posada at first and he isn’t comfortable yet, but as he gets more play time at the position he should feel better about it. Looking at his gameplay he certainly hasn’t been bad at the position though. The Yanks don’t want to rush him into it though; they probably won’t move him there until he feels ready to do so. For the 2008 season he will definetely remain catcher as far as we know, but beyond that you might just see Posada playing first. It would also give an opportunity to some of our other catchers too, some who have shown good potential. I think it could be a good move for the Yanks and for Posada in the upcoming years. What do you guys think? Is it a good plan to gradually move Posada to first or not?

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