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Joe Girardi was the Yankees #1 catcher in 1996. He shared catching duties with Posada in 1997, 1998, and 1999 and then signed with the Cubs after the 1999 season, making Posada the #1 catcher.

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What team has Jorge Posada played for?

Jorge Posada played baseball for the New York Yankees. He was a catcher for them from 1995 to 2011. He played for the Yankees for his whole 17 year career.


What team did Jorge Posada play for in 2009?

Jorge Posada played for the Yankees in 2009.


What number is Jorge Posada?

Jorge Posada has worn five numbers with the Yankees. 20- from 1997 to 2011 22- in 1997 41- in 1996 55- in 1996 62- in 1995


When and where did baseball player Jorge Posada play?

Jorge Posada debuted on September 4, 1995, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium II; he played his final game on September 28, 2011, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium III.


Who wore number 20 for the New York Yankees besides Jorge Posada?

Click on the link below to see all the players that wore number 20 for the Yankees.

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Who is the Yankees best catcher?

Jorge Posada


What position does Jorge Posada play in baseball?

Catcher. In 2011, Jorge Posada will be the Yankees designated hitter.


What team has Jorge Posada played for?

Jorge Posada played baseball for the New York Yankees. He was a catcher for them from 1995 to 2011. He played for the Yankees for his whole 17 year career.


What team did Jorge Posada play for in 2009?

Jorge Posada played for the Yankees in 2009.


Who is a better catcher Jose Molina or Jorge Posada?

Jorge Posada is a better hitter. Jose Molina is a better catcher defensively.


What year was Jorge Posada a rookie?

Jorge Posada played one game for the Yankees in 1995 and eight games in 1996. In 1997 he became the backup catcher for Joe Girardi and played 60 games.


What was Jorge Posada's minor league position before being converted to catcher?

2nd baseman


What type of catcher's mitt does Jorge Posada use?

Jorge Posada uses a Wilson A2000 catchers mitt.


Who is the greatest defensive catcher of all time?

The best catcher is JORGE POSADA!


What was Jorge Posada's position in the minor leagues?

In Jorge Posada's first year in the minor league's, he was a second baseman. Jorge was then switched over to the catcher's position.


How many World Series has jorge posada with the New York Yankees won?

Jorge Posada has 5 World Series Rings.


When did Jorge Posada come to the New York Yankees?

1995