Yankees legend Jorge Posada doesn’t ‘feel welcome’ by NY franchise

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times - Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Retired catcher Jorge Posada won five World Series titles with the New York Yankees. But now, he doesn’t feel welcome when he visits the team.

“I don’t feel welcome when I go there, you know? Even in spring training, I don’t feel like — I’m just like, I don’t know, I don’t feel welcome. I don’t feel like they want me there, so I don’t go,” he said Tuesday on the New York Post’s “The Show” podcast.

The Yankees haven’t won a championship since Posada retired following the 2011 campaign.

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The franchise could use a personality like Posada, known for his expressive leadership style, in the clubhouse. The winningest organization in MLB history has managed a 35-40 postseason record since Posada’s retirement. The Tampa Bay Rays swept New York in the AL Division Series this year.

“[Mental mistakes are] magnified during the playoffs,” Posada said. “So during the season, if it happens and you don’t address it, that’s when it becomes a problem. So it needs to happen more during the season and make these guys more accountable.”

Posada isn’t a complete stranger to clubhouse duties. He was a guest instructor for the Yankees during spring training in 2013. The 56-year-old served as a special advisor to the Miami Marlins from 2019-2022, joining former teammate Derek Jeter in the front office. Posada has also worked as a bench coach for Team Italy during this year’s World Baseball Classic.

The retired catcher isn’t calling for the jobs of manager Aaron Boone or general manager Brian Cashman, though.

“Is it on the players? Yes, because they’re the ones that go out there and play the game. …” Posada said. “Do they need to change a little bit maybe there? Boonie is coming back, but you can make some changes in the coaching staff and bring in somebody who would push some of these players.”

Posada’s return to New York would appear unlikely, based on his discomfort during previous visits.

“Says a lot coming from him, just saying,” former Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain wrote on X about New York’s attitude toward Posada and other former players.