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Posada, Jorge; Colon, Raul; Burleigh, Robert (2006). Play Ball! . Simon & SchusterPaula Wiseman Books. ISBN   978-1-4169-0687-2.
  • Posada, Jorge; Posada, Laura; Williams, Bernie (2009). Fit Home Team: The Posada Family Guide to Health, Exercise, and Nutrition the Inexpensive and Simple Way. Simon and Schuster. ISBN   9781439149614 . Retrieved January 11, 2012.
  • Posada, Jorge; Posada, Laura; Haim, Monica; Torre, Joe (2010). The Beauty of Love: A Memoir of Miracles, Hope, and Healing. Simon and Schuster. ISBN   9781439103081 . Retrieved January 11, 2012.
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    Jorge Posada
    Jorge Posada 2009.jpg
    Posada with the New York Yankees in 2009
    Catcher
    Born: (1970-08-17) August 17, 1970 (age 53)
    Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico
    Batted: Switch
    Threw: Right
    MLB debut
    September 4, 1995, for the New York Yankees
    Last MLB appearance
    September 28, 2011, for the New York Yankees