New York Yankees legend Jorge Posada has revealed a growing rift with his former team, telling the New York Post that he does not feel welcome at the organization's facilities, including spring training.
The 56-year-old, who spent his entire 17-year Major League career with the Yankees from 1995 to 2011, said: "I mean, I could, but I don't think they want me there, to tell you the truth. 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."
Posada, a four-time World Series champion and five-time All-Star, did not cite a specific incident behind his feelings. His No. 20 was retired by the Yankees in 2015. Over his career he accumulated 1,664 hits, 275 home runs, 936 walks, 1,065 RBI and a 42.7 WAR.
Since retiring, Posada has held various baseball roles, including a front-office position with the Miami Marlins while former teammate Derek Jeter led that club's operations. The Yankees were recently eliminated from the postseason by the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series and have not won a World Series since 2009, when Posada was still the starting catcher.
