Right now, Posada only has 3 hits in the past 22 at bats and went 1 for 5 yesterday. Posada really can't do much other than hit some home runs, so it would be worth a try to keep him on the bench and use him later in games if necessary. It's not like he is playing catcher anymore. I'm not saying that he shouldn't DH, he really needs to find his rhythm as the DH, and while he is searching they should plug Chavez into the lineup.
TODAYS LINEUP
Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Jorge Posada DH
Russell Martin C
Brett Gardner LF
Russell Martin is also in the lineup today after catching last night which is somewhat surprising. Something tells me that Martin is still fired up after getting hit by a pitch last night. Although I would normally want to see a catcher get a game off, especially when they have another 15 games in a row to play, I like Martin in the lineup. Martin has had a great start to the season and may have been the best offseason pickup.
HUGHES UPDATE
Not too much to report but Phil Hughes is still on the DL and working on getting some arm strength back. He has been rehabbing by throwing long tosses and yesterday he did a lengthy bullpen session which was the toughest workout he has done so far. He is going to have one more bullpen session Monday and then the plan is to throw in a minor league game by Thursday. No word on whether his velocity has increased yet. We probably won't hear anything until he pitches in a few games.
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