Posada Officially Back

Um, Jorge too. 2 1/2 weeks after reaching agreement with free agent Jorge Posada, the Yankees finally made it official today. The deal keeps Posada in Pinstripes thru 2011.

Posada is one of only eight catchers in Major League history to record at least 20 home runs in seven or more seasons, joining Mike Piazza (11), Johnny Bench (11), Yogi Berra (10), Gary Carter (9), Carlton Fisk (8), Lance Parrish (7) and Roy Campanella (7). He and Ivan Rodriguez are the only two catchers in Major League history to record two seasons of 40 or more doubles. Source

UPDATE - From Peter Abraham

(Posada) Held a conference call today to officially announce new contract.

Where it got interesting was when he said the Yankees should trade for Johan Santana because they need a No. 1. Posada also said he has been calling Andy Pettitte once a week.

He said Pettitte is leaning to retirement but he hopes that will change given the direction of the team.