Defending Yadier Molina
As 2011 became 2012, I predicted that catcher Yadier Molina’s contract situation will be the second-biggest story of the New Year for the St. Louis Cardinals, behind Adam Wainwright’s comeback from elbow surgery. Based on early returns, I may have had the two reversed.
Since that article appeared, Molina ducked the Cardinals Winter Warm-Up fan festival for the second consecutive...
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Et Tu, Molina? (Pars Duo)
A few years ago I wrote a cautionary piece foretelling the eventual departure of one Yadier Molina — SUPREME JEFFY MANCRUSH — if the Cardinals somehow didn’t resign Albert Pujols to a long, career stabilizing contract. I wrote it flippantly, thinking this will never happen in real life.
And then real life hit.
Albert Pujols is gone and Yadi doesn’t seem to...
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Yadier Molina: He’s No Pujols
BREAKING NEWS: Yadier Molina is not Albert Pujols. The catcher for the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals is entering the final year of his current contract, and, unless extended will become a free agent once the upcoming season ends. And that’s about where the similarities between the redbirds’ catcher, and their former first baseman end.
Molina, 29, has garnered some attention...
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Here We Go Again…Maybe
This week, Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch caught up with St. Louis Cardinal catcher Yadier Molina to talk about, among other things, his contract situation. Molina’s current deal is set to expire after the 2012 season, which would make the backstop a free agent for the first time in his career.
Unfortunately, this story is starting to sound a lot like the one told...
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Finalizing the fans’ contract offer to Yadier Molina
Last week, we ran a poll to consider the wide variety of salary options the St. Louis Cardinals might have in offering an extension to catcher Yadier Molina, on the path toward becoming a free agent for the first time following the 2012 season.
To keep that survey manageable, the dollar amounts and years were split into separate questions. That made it difficult to bring the two...
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
The Stats Go Marching In: What Are the Rays Expecting from Jose Molina? by Max Marchi
For more about Max, see his introductory post here.
At the end of the 2011 season, the Tampa Bay Rays declined catcher Kelly Shoppach’s $3.2 million option for 2012, setting him free to explore the market for his services. On November 28th, they signed Jose Molina as his replacement for one year and $1.8 million.
The middle Molina has been a backup catcher throughout...
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How much should the Cardinals offer Yadier Molina?
In yesterday’s post, we looked at some of the factors surrounding the upcoming free agency of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. In a poll at the conclusion of the article, I gave readers several voting options to specify what they think the Cardinals should do. Over 80 percent are in favor of the club trying to work out a deal into the fall.
The logical follow-on question...
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24 days ago
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24 days ago
Cardinals Major League Notebook: 02/11/12
A contract extension for Yadier Molina is something the catcher and the St. Louis Cardinals both say they want.
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2 days ago
Yadier Molina and Walker Cooper
With some St. Louis Cardinals fans still steaming over the circumstances surrounding the painful departure of Albert Pujols, the focus of their concern has moved to next year’s major impending free agent, catcher Yadier Molina.
Articles are popping up, in which the merits of trading away the catcher before he “does a Pujols” to the Gateway City are being weighed. In terms...
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25 days ago
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25 days ago
Molina mum on gesture; Crew not bothered
Yadier Molina made a curious gesture when he reached base during Monday night's Cardinals win over the Brewers, but he wasn't talking about it. And curiously, the Brewers didn't seem bothered by it.
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October 11, 2011
Cardinals need to lock Molina up soon
With Albert Pujols moving on to the Anaheim Angels, the Cardinals have spent the past few weeks looking at ways to upgrade their roster for the 2012 season.
But if they don't want a similar scenario with Pujols to play out again next winter, the Cardinals need to soon turn their attention towards catcher Yadier Molina.
The four-time Gold Glove Award winner will enter the final...
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December 21, 2011
Why Yadier Molina Is The Cornerstone Of The Cardinals
In Baseball, everyone knows that offense wins innings; defense wins games, and pitching wins championships. However, what about the man behind the mask? The catcher is part of both defense and pitching. From working with the pitching staff on a personal and professional basis, to calling every pitch, the catcher makes sure that pitching stays on course, and if things go awry, they...
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January 02, 2012
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January 02, 2012
Cardinals load up for Jupiter
ST. LOUIS - The World Champion St. Louis Cardinals loaded everything from laundry detergent to Starbucks coffee into an 18-wheel moving truck Friday as they prepare to open up Spring Training next weekend in Jupiter, Fla.
Clubhouse manager Rip Rowan oversaw the loading Friday morning of more than 40 dozen bats, 550 hats and hundreds of boxes containing all the jerseys, pants, socks...
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3 days ago
Molina joins top four doubles-hitting Cardinals catchers of all time
As I begin to think about our annual awards for the top players across the St. Louis Cardinals system this year, the question of the major league club’s MVP is front and center.
Is it the perennial winner Albert Pujols, who has come on strongly late in the season? Could it be the cleanup hitter Matt Holliday, about whom manager Tony La Russa told me Monday, “This club is built...
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September 21, 2011
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September 21, 2011
Cards sign Hill to minor-league deal
The St. Louis Cardinals have added catching depth behind three-time All-Star Yadier Molina, agreeing to a minor-league contract with longtime Chicago Cubs backup Koyie Hill, a source told FOXSports.com.
The Cubs non-tendered Hill, 32, after he batted .194 in 46 games last year. Hill's contract with St. Louis calls for a $750,000 base salary if he makes the big-league club.
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January 10, 2012
Yadier Molina Wins Fourth Gold Glove Award
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was awarded his fourthcareer Rawlings Gold Glove Award for his stellar defensive playthroughout the 2011 season. - Photo courtesy of Getty Images
In Game 1 of the 2011 World Series, the first out was recorded much differently than normal.
It was not a strikeout, not a ground out, and not even a fly ball that was responsible for the Fall...
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November 01, 2011
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November 01, 2011
Yadier Molina moves on without his friend, Albert Pujols
For the first time in his 12-year professional career, Molina
walked into Roger Dean Stadium last week knowing Pujols wouldn't be
joining him.
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4 days ago
Molina takes down fourth straight Gold Glove
It's becoming tradition. Yadier Molina won his fourth Rawlings Gold Glove Award, and fourth straight, on Tuesday night.
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November 01, 2011
Halo Headlines: LaRussa Says Pujols Is 'In Pain' Over Leaving St. Louis, The Angels Lineup Still Scares Nobody, Pujols Could Bring Yadier Molina to Anaheim Next Year
The December 19th, 2011 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including LaRussa says Pujols is "in pain" since leaving the Cardinals, the new Angels lineup scared no one, Pujols might...
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December 19, 2011
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December 19, 2011
Molina wins Gold Glove for fourth-straight year
ST. LOUIS - Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is widely regarded as the best defensive catcher in baseball. That claim got a bit stronger late Tuesday night.
Molina was given his fourth consecutive Gold Glove Award during an awards show on ESPN2, beating out finalists Brian McCann of the Braves and Carlos Ruiz of the Phillies.
A day after the Cardinals exercised his 7 million option...
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November 01, 2011
Molina held out of lineup with tight left calf
Yadier Molina was held out of the Cardinals' starting lineup on Saturday due to some mild tightness in his left calf. Molina played down the condition and said he hopes to play Sunday.
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September 03, 2011
How would you like to see Yadier Molina in a Mariners Uniform?
Our Seattle Mariners insider Danny Ferguson weighs in on what the Seattle Mariners can do to upgrade, or fortify, their catcher position. Is Miguel Olivo what the Mariners need or is it time to make a change, possibly Yadier Malina?
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October 09, 2011
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October 09, 2011
Yadier Molina Lets Victory Pass Him By
Harold Friend points the finger squarely in the direction of the Cardinals' catcher.
Via The Fan Manifesto
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October 05, 2011
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October 05, 2011
Molina: Wins Fans Defensive Award, too
Hot News for C Yadier Molina
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November 12, 2011
REPORT-Tampa Bay Rays reportedly sign C Jose Molina
Despite no official announcement, ESPN is reporting that the Tampa Bay Rays and C Jose Molina have agreed to terms. The 36-year old catcher posted a career-high .281 BA in 2011. The catcher position struggled in Tampa this season with C Kelly Shoppach struggling offensively for the Rays this season.
Molina is the brother of Bengie and Yadier Molina. The right handed catcher has spent...
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November 18, 2011
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November 18, 2011
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