Yankees Legend Jorge Posada Defends Trent Grisham Amid Fan Backlash Over $22 Million Qualifying Offer: “He Earned Every Dollar”
New York, NY – Just 24 hours after Trent Grisham shocked the baseball world by accepting the New York Yankees’ one-year, $22 million qualifying offer, the debate has exploded across the fanbase. Social media erupted with frustration, viral meltdown videos circulated, and some critics labeled the move as “an unnecessary overpay.”
But on Wednesday morning, one of the franchise’s most respected voices stepped forward — and changed the tone of the conversation.
Yankees legend Jorge Posada, a five-time All-Star and four-time World Series champion, publicly defended Grisham during an interview on YES Network, delivering a powerful message aimed directly at doubters.
“Trent Grisham earned every dollar of that deal,” Posada said firmly. “People forget how hard it is to play center field in New York. He gave this team elite defense all year, he hit big home runs, and he showed up in moments when the lineup needed him. You pay for impact — and he gave them impact.”
Posada didn’t hold back when addressing the fan backlash either, referencing the viral clip of an angry Yankees fan screaming about Grisham’s salary.
“One loud video doesn’t speak for all Yankees fans,” Posada remarked. “Players hear that stuff. But I’m telling you right now — inside that clubhouse, Trent has respect. Inside this organization, he has respect. His teammates trust him, and that matters more than any Twitter reaction.”
Grisham, who hit a career-high 34 home runs and 74 RBIs, is coming off the best offensive season of his career while continuing to deliver Gold Glove–level defense in center field. According to team sources, the Yankees expected him to decline the offer, but Grisham’s decision to accept locked him in for 2026 — and locked in a financial debate the fanbase still hasn’t settled.
Posada, however, insists this is the kind of gamble championship teams make.
“You want players who perform under pressure, and Trent did that all season,” Posada said. “He doesn’t have to hit .300. He has to make plays that help you win games. And he did that. A one-year deal for a guy with that defense, that power? That’s not an overpay — that’s smart baseball.”
Inside the Yankees clubhouse, several players reportedly appreciate Posada’s defense of their teammate, calling it “a needed voice amid unnecessary noise.”
Team sources also say that Aaron Boone has privately praised Grisham for his professionalism, durability, and leadership in the outfield — qualities Posada also highlighted.
“It’s easy to criticize a number. It’s harder to understand what a player brings every day,” Posada said. “Trent brings value that goes beyond a stat sheet.”
As the offseason unfolds and rumors swirl around potential blockbuster additions, one thing is now clear:
Trent Grisham may not have won over every fan — but he has the unwavering support of a Yankees icon.
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