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On WFAN: Jorge Posada Softens On A-Rod, Not Pedro

NEW YORK (WFAN) — Jorge Posada says there’s still bad blood between himself and Pedro Martinez.

But the retired New York Yankees catcher doesn’t want to get into anything that could worsen a potential rift with friend and former teammate Alex Rodriguez.

Posada isn’t reversing course on his stance that players tarnished by steroids allegations or performance-enhancing drug bans — including A-Rod — shouldn’t make the Hall of Fame. But he found it difficult to discuss during a wide-ranging interview on Wednesday with WFAN’s Mike Francesa.

“Alex is my friend. (Roger Clemens) is my friend.