Jorge Posada teared up during the postgame advise word after Thursday's Game 5 expiration to the city Tigers in the ALDS.

It haw impact been his terminal mettlesome with the Yankees.

Posada, 40, is a pending liberated agent. He conventional stagnant ovations during every bag attendance and, after the Yankees were eliminated, he became emotive when asked most his plans for the future.

"It's tough," he said. "I rattling impact no words. I'm sorry."

He then teared up and walked away.

"He's had a large career, and I'm trusty he's feat to move to play, and I don't undergo what's feat to happen," Manager Joe Girardi said. "The hunch that he showed during this series, that's ground Jorgie has been a enthusiastic player."

Posada, a 24th-round pick by the Yankees in 1990, has won fivesome World Series titles with the team. During his 17 field association seasons, he was a five-time All-Star and impact .273 with 275 homers and 1,065 RBIs.

Posada was digit of the three remaining members of the Yankees notable "Core Four" on the roster. (Andy Pettitte old after terminal season.) The another two, Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, apiece reached occupation milestones this season.

With the flow of teen catchers, the Yankees touched Posada from position to a DH persona this outflow training.

As DH during the ALDS, Posada started every fivesome games and went 6 for 14 for a .429 average.

 -- Melissa Rohlin

Photo: Jorge Posada. Credit: Mike Segar / Reuters