A Yankees legend avoids spring training because he doesn’t feel welcome
A long-time player feels out of place in the organization he helped build.
The story
Jorge Posada, a former Yankees catcher, says he no longer feels welcome at the team despite his long history with the franchise, citing discomfort during visits to spring training and a strained relationship that began in 2011.
Source: brobible.com
Our reading
Jorge Posada, a man who once hit 275 home runs for the Yankees, now avoids their spring training facility because he doesn’t feel welcome. It’s like going to your old high school and realizing the principal forgot your name, but also forgot to update the gym’s lockers.
His discomfort isn’t just about being ignored—it’s about not knowing if he’s still part of the team’s story. The Yankees, for all their history, have a way of making even their most loyal alumni feel like they’re on the roster of a different team.
Posada’s problem isn’t with the fans or the game. It’s with the people who run the show, who can’t seem to remember that some legends aren’t just numbers on a scoreboard.
