2002 – New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada signs a five-year contract with the club. Terms are not announced, but Posada was asking for $7.75 million in arbitration, which would have made the 30-year-old the second best-paid catcher in major league history.

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On February 3 2002 — 2002 – New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada signs a five-year contract with the club. Terms are not announced, but Posada was asking for $7.75 million in arbitration, which would have made the 30-year-old the second best-paid catcher in major league history.