EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: JORGE & LAURA POSADA: PART 2

First of all, Happy Fourth of July. For all of you that have read EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: JORGE & LAURA POSADA: PART 1, you have shown up today to read Part 2 I'm assuming... and here it is.  Again, I just want to thank the Posada family for being so incredibly generous allowing us to ask them some personal questions and find out some pretty interesting stuff that we've never heard before.  For instance, how did Laura and Jorge meet? Also, how does Jorge really feel about the phrase "Core Four?" And, where was Laura during Jorge's famous game tying double against Pedro Martinez during the 2003 ALCS? I have the answers... and now you'll know them too.  Again... here's my favorite couple... Jorge and Laura Posada!

BYB: We have to know... How did you and Jorge meet?

Laura: We met when we were teenagers on a baseball field where he was the umpire for my softball game.  After the game ended, we both went our separate ways until we met again at a restaurant in Puerto Rico.  After a mutual friend introduced us, he remembered he had met me at the softball game and told his roommate I was the girl he wanted to marry.

 BYB: Tell our audience your favorite moment of Jorge as a New York Yankee?

Laura: Honestly, it was an honor for me to watch him grow as baseball player every year and in many different situations.  However, I think for me, the most special moment was his last year.  Even though he struggled, it was amazing for me to see the love and support that his fans continued to give him every single time he stepped out on the field.  It gave me chills to hear the stadium cheer as they did for Jorge with their “Hip Hip Jorge!”

BYB: Personally, my favorite moment of Jorge's was him clinching his fists during the 2003 ALCS tying the game with a double against Pedro Martinez. Where were you when it happened?

Laura: Yes, I was right there and that was an Epic moment!  Getting a hit off Pedro in 2003 was not an easy task and due to the history of "love" between them, it just made it a little sweeter!  As a spectator, you could feel the electricity in your body when he got that double.

BYB: Laura, please tell us some of the projects you are working on now and where our audience can get more information about them and you!  

Laura: Right now, the second season of my show Manual de Supervivencia is airing in South America on Utilisma which is part of the Fox Family.  Soon it will also start airing in the US market.

BYB: Jorge, Who did you have the best chemistry with when it came to your battery mate in all your years as a catcher?   

Jorge: My definite best was Andy Pettitte.  I also enjoyed Roger Clemens, David Wells and CC Sabathia, of course.

BYB: Jorge, how do you feel about the phrase "Cour Four" describing you, Jeet, Mariano and Andy?

Jorge: It's an honor because they are my brothers.  We grew up together and spending so many years as teammates is something I will never forget.

BYB: We've stated here how we'd love you to be a personality on YES, maybe even ave your own show. Would you ever consider pitching something like that? Hey, I'll help you with a treatment, what do you say?  

Laura: I have never explored that possibility, but if you have an idea don't be shy...

BYB: Finally. I know you've read Bleeding Yankee Blue, and you also know I'm a dad who does this with a bunch of smart Yankee fans and writers.  First, what do you think of BYB?  Secondly, how can we improve?  

Laura: I think you do an amazing job with your pieces.  You are honest and you keep things  real!  I know it is sometimes difficult to find the inspiration to put into words exactly what your thoughts are, but if you just start writing from your heart the words will flow!

There will always be a bond between me, my family and the Posadas and theirs.  They are genuine, generous and I am honored to be able to chat it up with them and share it with all of you.  Laura and Jorge, thank you from the bottom of my heart.  I understand just how busy you are and the fact that you can take some time out of your busy day to chat with Bleeding Yankee Blue means the world to me. It won't be forgotten... Stay sweet, stay strong... and "Grind it!"

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