Posada Retires

Jorge Posada officially calls it quits: With Rivera and CC Sabathia looking on, Posada began by quoting Joe DiMaggio: “I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee.” “I could never wear another uniform,” he said. “I will forever be a Yankee.” Posada’s voice broke up, especially when he spoke in Spanish. He thanked his teammates, rubbing his chin three times and wiping his eyes. Like most players, baseball retired Posada more than Jorge left the game. With Andy Pettitte no longer contemplating a comeback, it would be nice for the Yankees to give the battery a day together.