It seems likely Jorge Posada will be activated from the disabled list today. “If he’s healthy without any issues tomorrow, he’s probably a player for us,” Joe Girardi said yesterday.

As the Yankees ease Posada back into the lineup, he’ll probably get his first start at designated hitter. Question is, how many more games will he start at DH? Enough to keep Chad Moeller on the roster for a few more days? If Moeller is designated for assignment and Posada suffers a quick setback, the Yankees would need to add Rene Rivera to fill that veteran backup catcher role, and Rivera doesn’t have nearly Moeller’s experience.

Would you consider optioning either Juan Miranda or Kevin Russo in favor of a third catcher?

Does the status of Mark Teixeira — who hurt his foot during last night’s win — affect that decision?

So far the Yankees have a five-man bench listed, meaning they aren’t announcing a move for Posada just yet.

Derek Jeter SS
Nick Swisher RF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Jorge Posada DH
Curtis Granderson CF
Francisco Cervelli C
Brett Gardner LF

The Yankees are going to wait until after batting practice to announce a move for Jorge Posada.

For now, Posada is limited to designated hitter but the Yankees plan to have him catch again at some point.

Why the wait? I can only guess that they want to make sure both Posada and Mark Teixeira are well enough to play. Teixeira’s status might — again, just guessing — determine whether Juan Miranda stays.

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