Posada Decides to Play On, Hoping to Put Off Operation
By TYLER KEPNER
Published: July 24, 2008
The one thing Jorge Posada knows for sure is that he needs surgery to repair damage in his labrum and shoulder capsule. But Posada is not ready to concede the rest of the season, even if it means that his recovery will cost him part of 2009.
As recently as two days ago, Posada was convinced his season was over, no matter how much the Yankees might have wanted him to continue. But he told reporters Wednesday that while he would not catch the rest of this season, he would use the next two weeks to determine if he could hit without restrictions. If he can, Posada said he would return as a designated hitter and first baseman, and put off the operation until the winter.
“It’s not about me; it’s about the team now,” Posada said. “How can I help the team? That’s why I’m going through rehab. If I’m able to hit, then I’m going to try to do that. If I’m not able to hit, I’m going to have surgery.”
Posada said he hoped that by not throwing, his shoulder could be strong enough to make him a viable hitter. He has not helped much on offense this season, with three homers and a slugging percentage of .411, his lowest mark since becoming the regular catcher in 2000.
Manager Joe Girardi said Posada still wanted to contribute now, even if it meant missing time in 2009 from an operation that will require six months of recovery. “There’s a risk-reward, yes,” Girardi said. “It could run into next year if he had the surgery Nov. 1, absolutely.”
News source：http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/sports/baseball/24pins.html?ref=baseball
The one thing Jorge Posada knows for sure is that he needs surgery to repair damage in his labrum and shoulder capsule. But Posada is not ready to concede the rest of the season, even if it means that his recovery will cost him part of 2009.
As recently as two days ago, Posada was convinced his season was over, no matter how much the Yankees might have wanted him to continue. But he told reporters Wednesday that while he would not catch the rest of this season, he would use the next two weeks to determine if he could hit without restrictions. If he can, Posada said he would return as a designated hitter and first baseman, and put off the operation until the winter.
“It’s not about me; it’s about the team now,” Posada said. “How can I help the team? That’s why I’m going through rehab. If I’m able to hit, then I’m going to try to do that. If I’m not able to hit, I’m going to have surgery.”
Posada said he hoped that by not throwing, his shoulder could be strong enough to make him a viable hitter. He has not helped much on offense this season, with three homers and a slugging percentage of .411, his lowest mark since becoming the regular catcher in 2000.
Manager Joe Girardi said Posada still wanted to contribute now, even if it meant missing time in 2009 from an operation that will require six months of recovery. “There’s a risk-reward, yes,” Girardi said. “It could run into next year if he had the surgery Nov. 1, absolutely.”
News source：http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/sports/baseball/24pins.html?ref=baseball
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