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Yankees: Derek Jeter hires Jorge Posada to join the Marlins front office

Craig Mish of SiriusXM reports that former Yankees captain and shortstop Derek Jeter is bringing in a familiar face to the Marlins front office. Former Bombers catcher and five-time World Series champion Jorge Posada will take the role of special advisor of baseball operations.

For Posada, who resides in Miami, will work side-by-side with his best friend, Derek Jeter — whom he played with for 16 years in the Bronx

Posada was a legendary catcher for the Yankees. He won five Silver Slugger Awards (2000-2003 and 2007), was a five-time World Series Champion and five-time All-Star.