[Kitty]

According to the New York Daily News, Mets GM Omar Minaya has identified Jorge Posada as one of the team's top free-agent targets.


More than likely the Mets would have to make a significantly better offer than the Yankees for Posada, 37, to move to Queens, possibly giving the catcher a four- or five-year deal. The Yankees have exclusive negotiating rights to Posada until Nov. 13, and they have internally discussed an offer of three years and $40 million, but it might take more than that to bring him back to the Bronx.


Posada had one of his best seasons in 2007, hitting .338 with 20 homers and 90 RBIs. He earned $12 million last season, and will likely get a contract that pays $13 million to $14 million annually.

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[PudgeFan4ever]

This would be cool. Granted, Posada is 37, but he is a good catcher. I think that the Mets could pay him well, but we will see. Hope this happens.

[Pmejia16]

I would absolutely love this. The only question i would ask my self is, he's 37 years old is he still durable at this age or even 4--5 years from now?

[BlueBaron]

He would probably last for a few more years. He would be a good get for the Mets.

[Kitty]

I agree with Baron here, Posada can last 4-5 more years.

[stejay]

as a yanks fan, i would not like it

[DaWright14U]

Not sure that I want Posada at 37 for those years with Yorvit Torrealba a free agent as well at 29/30 years old. To me I guess it boils down to who's better defensively between Posada and Torrealba, as I'd imagine Posada is better offensively.

[sa1177]

It's really only between the Mets and the Yanks for Posada...there is no way he will leave NY and the doctors and hospital which have been caring for his ill son.

[stejay]

Originally Posted by sa1177

It's really only between the Mets and the Yanks for Posada...there is no way he will leave NY and the doctors and hospital which have been caring for his ill son.

That is true

[nyjyrk]

It's not just the doctors in NY, though that is a major reason, but Big Stien did a lot for him when his son was first diagnosed. The only concern I had was Hank. It seems he has a tendency to run his mouth a little too much, ala Big Stien in the 80s. It's no secret that Big Stien was a big fan of Jorge's, but I wouldn't put it passed Hank to offend him with some of his media statements.