The Yankees catcher Jorge Posada is probably coming off the DL today, but there is no clear choice of whom the Yankees will send down to the minors when they activate him.
It could be back-up catcher Chad Moeller, but because of the nature of Posada’s injury and the position he plays that’s probably not a smart idea. Especially as Posada is expected to DH through this weekend.
It could be Juan Miranda as his at bats will take a big hit with Posada taking up space as the team’s DH for at least the next week. The problem here is that Mark Teixeira is day-to-day after leaving yesterday’s game early because he fouled a ball off his foot. If Miranda is sent down than there is no insurance at first base while Tex is questionable.
No, the person the Yankees should send down is Kevin Russo. Russo is doing well for himself since coming up despite some mediocre numbers because he has come up with some timely hits and has played three different positions for them and...
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