{
  "id": 16821546,
  "title": "Why Jorge Posada doesn’t think Yankees want him to return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/why-jorge-posada-doesnt-think-yankees-want-him-to-return",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T00:22:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-jorge-posada-doesn-t-002256850.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jorge Posada, a prominent catcher in recent baseball history, spent his entire MLB career with the New York Yankees between 1995 and 2011. Despite making five All-Star appearances and being a key player in four World Series championships, Posada has recently stated that he thinks he is not wanted by the Yankees, according to a recent interview on The Show with Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman. When asked about the possibility of joining the Yankees coaching staff, Posada said, \"I could,\" but then added, \"but I don’t think they want me there to tell you the truth.\" Furthermore, Posada expressed that he doesn't feel welcome upon returning to the team, even during spring training. Considering that it's not uncommon for catchers to transition into managerial roles, Posada's comments suggest that the Yankees might need to work on repairing their relationship with him if they are considering him for a coaching position or even as a future manager.",
  "summary": "Jorge Posada is one of the better catchers in recent memory. He spent his entire MLB career in New York with the Yankees — debuting in 1995 and retiring in 2011. During the prime of his career, it seemed as if Posada and the Yankees would always have some form of a relationship even after he left the sport. Posada recently made an admission during […] The post Why Jorge Posada doesn’t think…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jorge Posada spent 16-year MLB career with Yankees.",
    "Posada believes Yankees don't want him to return.",
    "Posada feels unwelcome at Yankees, even in spring training."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The perceived chill between the franchise and its former legend suggests a fractured relationship that could prevent the team from tapping into veteran leadership for future coaching or managerial roles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}