Reports of Jorge Posada's impending retirement got me thinking about his great career. Here are my top five greatest Posada moments during his 17-year career with the Yankees:
5. August 13th 2011: Posada was making his triumphant return to the Yankee lineup after being benched on August 7th, and he came back with a huge bang. He drove in six runs -- including a grand slam in the 5th inning. We now know that this would be his last moment of glory.
4. Game 3, 2009 ALDS: In the seventh inning of a 1-1 tie, Posada hit a go-ahead solo home run, helping the Yankees finish off a sweep of the Minnesota Twins. The Yankees would go on to win their 27th Championship less then a month later.
3. Game 3, 2001 ALDS: With the Yankees on the brink of being swept by the Oakland A's, Posada played a big role in keeping the series alive. He accounted for the game's only run with a solo home run in the 5th inning, and he used his quick reflexes to tag Jeremy Giambi out on Derek Jeter's unforgettable flip play. This win helped the Yankees beat the A's in 5 games, as the Yankees then steamrolled the Mariners and went on to the World Series for the fourth straight season.
2. April 16th 2009: This was a special day in Yankee history as it was the first game at the new Yankee Stadium, and Jorge Posada hit the first home run in the new Stadium's history in a 10-2 Yankee loss to Cleveland.
1. Game 7, 2003 ALCS: Trailing the Red Sox 5-3 in the bottom of the 8th inning, Posada blooped a two-run single into center field off of Pedro Martinez. This set the stage for Aaron Boone's dramatic 11th inning walk-off home run to send the Yankees to the World Series for the 39th time.
As you can see Jorge Posada had a great career, filled with many great moments. I wish him the best in retirement.
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