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It would be too simplistic to say injuries alone ruined the Yankees’ season. But health was the biggest factor. The Yankees were not a bad team this season. But they were never whole.

Yankees catcher Jorge Posada has seemingly not forgiven Pedro Martínez for the 2003 Yankees-Red Sox brawl.

Jorge Posada is not ready to give up the rest of the season for a necessary shoulder surgery, even if it means that his recovery will cost him part of 2009.

The Yankees had little to offer Tuesday about the tenuous status of catcher Jorge Posada, who could miss the rest of the season if he needs surgery immediately on his right shoulder.

Posada’s continuing shoulder problems forced him to the disabled list for the second time on Monday.

As satisfied as the Yankees are with José Molina’s pitching and a three-game series sweep, the specter of Jorge Posada’s injured shoulder is a festering problem.

The Yankees learned of Bobby Murcer’s death Saturday, minutes after a victory. Suddenly the music stopped thumping through the speakers, and a celebration turned somber.

Chad Moeller caught Darrell Rasner’s first five starts, and with Rasner slumping lately, Manager Joe Girardi decided to let them work together again.

Jorge Posada has found himself defending his worthiness as catcher, where he has spent almost 1,400 games.

On Wednesday, Jorge Posada was the designated hitter for the fourth time in five games, a reduced role that left him unsatisfied.