Jorge Could Be Back Next Week

From the AP:

New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada increased his rehabilitation program for a sore right shoulder Thursday, making hard throws to second and third during a pre-game workout before catching seven innings and going 1-for-2 with two walks in an extended spring training game.

The five-time all-star has been sidelined since April 27. Posada is scheduled to throw to the bases for the first time in a game during an extended spring contest Saturday.

“It feels good,” Posada said. “The more I throw, the better it feels.

“It’s coming along. I’m happy with the throwing today. I think I’m going to DH (Friday) and then Saturday go full bore.”

Posada made five throws to both second and third base after playing catch at up to a distance of 150 feet. He could rejoin the Yankees next week.

We’re all looking forward to Jorge’s return. Chad Moeller has been decent in his absence while Jose Molina, hitting-wise, has been horrible. Jorge seems to be taking a fairly conservative approach with his rehab and hopefully the result of that will be that he stays with the team for the entire year (as the catcher), free of injury.