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Recently, Mark Feinsand had a chance to talk to Jorge Posada about a variety of subjects while Jorge promoted two new DVDs — and The New York Yankees 2009 World Series Collector’s Edition and New York Yankees 2009: Season of Pride, Tradition & Glory – and had this to say…

Jorge was asked between Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes who was better suited to be a starter.

“It’s tough; both of them are very good with what they’re able to do in the bullpen,” Posada said. “Chamberlain did a hell of a job last year in the starting role early, and we know Hughes is capable of doing, too. Right now they’re in the rotation, but we’ll see if we can add someone.

“I would like to have one more starter and keep one of those guys in the bullpen. You can never have enough pitching, so I think we need one more arm in the starting rotation.”

On whether or not he can be a full-time catcher the next two years

“You have to understand where you are in your career; there are 162 games, and while I don’t think I can catch 135 or 140 games anymore, I can definitely still catch 115 or 120,” Posada said. As for Montero’s future, Posada sees himself playing a mentor role for the youngster, assuming he’s ready to play in the big-leagues while Posada is still here.

“I would love to have him there with me and teach him like I was taught,” Posada said. “I have to be a teacher now. I would like that. We’ll see if we have to do that.”

On Roy Halladay’s departure from the AL East

“Roy is awesome,” Posada said. “You can’t say enough about him. He’s a workhorse. We’ll probably see him later on.”