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“Bitterness That Still Exists”: Yankees Legend’s Painful Exit May Explain His Rift With the Organization

Jorge Posada spent all 17 seasons of his MLB career with the New York Yankees, compiling 1,664 hits, 275 home runs, and 1,065 RBIs. A five-time All-Star and four-time World Series champion, Posada also had his No. 20 jersey retired…

By Srijanee Chakraborty · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:04 AM

Key Things to Know

Jorge Posada revealed he avoids visiting the New York Yankees because he does not feel welcome.
WFAN's Evan Roberts suggested lingering bitterness over Posada's 2011 career exit explains the ongoing divide.
Posada spent his entire 17-season MLB career with the Yankees, winning four World Series championships.

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Former New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada revealed he rarely visits his former team because he does not feel welcome in the clubhouse. Speaking to the New York Post's Joel Sherman and John Heyman, the four-time World Series champion admitted that he feels the organization does not want him around, even during Spring Training.

WFAN host Evan Roberts suggested that lingering bitterness from how Posada's playing career concluded in 2011 may explain the ongoing rift. After enduring injuries and transitioning to designated hitter, Posada retired in January 2012 when the Yankees showed no interest in re-signing him.

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