with the yankees dropping catchers like jla drops pitchers (see what i did there? did you see??) they were in a rough spot.

after never being on the DL in his career, posada has been injured pretty much all season, with two failed returns from the DL. his back up got hurt a week or two after getting the start. molina has been filling in, but he's a definite weak spot in the order.

posada, today, decided to opt for the (likely) season-ending surgery to repair his shoulder. and, with that in mind, the yanks went out and tried to find some new blood in the form of old blood -- 37 year old pudge rodriguez.

yanks made the move today, trading away farnsworth, who i've always hated, but has actually been great this year. hopefully, the bullpen wont fall apart without him.

detroit needs the relief work, yanks need the backstop, so its a good trade for both. pudge'll bring some nice leadership and experience, too.

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