Jorge Posada, catcher of the New York Yankees, has decided to have shoulder surgery, effectively ending his season. Posada, who signed a four year extension to stay with the Yankees this past offseason, was battling shoulder problems this year that has limited his productivity defensively. Posada's initial plan was to rest and rehab the shoulder so he can come back this season for the Yankees' playoff run. The Yankees recently made a deal acquiring Xavier Nady, who is another good bat in the lineup. With that move, Yankees' management and Posada decided to go ahead with the surgery in hope of returning at full strength for next year. Posada has failed to throw out baserunners stealing bases because of his weak and ailing shoulder. Jose Molina, the backup catcher, has been effective defensively. However, he doesn't possess the offensive power that Posada does. That has been a concern for the Yankees because of Posada and outfielder Hideki Matsui being gone for a long period of time. How will Posada's absence affect the Yankees? Can the Yankees make the playoffs without him? Will he be able to play the catcher position again?
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