http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/441 Recent articles about Yadier Molina en-us The St. Louis Cardinals have signed veteran catcher Jason LaRue to a one-year contract, reportedly worth $950,000. LaRue, 35, had filed for free agency after serving as catcher Yadier Molina’s primary back-up the past two seasons. He appeared in 51 games in 2009, batting .240 with two homers for St. Louis. The veteran catcher started 26 [...] Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:28:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cardinals_sign_Jason_LaRue/1659893 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cardinals_sign_Jason_LaRue/1659893 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cardinals_sign_Jason_LaRue/1659893 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/e/9e9a113edbe0990907c920433b51da42b7d51d8c/small/Cardinals_LaRue_Celebrates_df5d.jpg Catcher Jason LaRue has agreed to a $950,000, one-year contract to remain with the St. Louis Cardinals. Yadier Molina's backup for two seasons, LaRue hit .240 with two homers and six RBIs in 104 at-bats last season. He started 26 games and appeared in 51 overall. "Jason is a great fit for our ballclub in his current role," Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Monday. "His veteran leadership both on and off the field is something we value highly. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:46:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cards_bring_back_C_LaRue_on_1_year_950K_deal/1657231 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cards_bring_back_C_LaRue_on_1_year_950K_deal/1657231 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cards_bring_back_C_LaRue_on_1_year_950K_deal/1657231 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/5/c56129ed1f2556ef6cd7cbab097b2b204beaf4c6/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72319192.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0014817C343D0EC3B.jpg Just a handful of New York Yankees notes this morning. Was Watching says the Yanks Should Move Posada To D.H. In 2010.My guess is there is a lot of agreement around here with that statement. Especially when you consider some of the numbers Was Watching highlighted. In "The Bill James Handbook 2010" the Fielding Bible’s "Runs Saved" leaders over the last three years are listed at each defensive position. At "catcher," over the last three years, Ya... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:14:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/A_few_Yankee_notes_for_a_slow_Monday/1653479 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/A_few_Yankee_notes_for_a_slow_Monday/1653479 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/A_few_Yankee_notes_for_a_slow_Monday/1653479 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/8/e883835ff780a0de99ea66932384731433514774/small/New_York_Yankees_682f.jpg To cap off the end of the 2009 season, I'm going to be counting down my list of the top 50 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system. I'll be counting down one prospect per day, with an extensive recap on each player, until I reach number one. Check out the previous installments: 46-50 41-45 36-40 31-35 30 - Brian Friday 29 - Aaron Pribanic 28 - Evan Chambers 27 - Brock Holt 26 - Brooks Pounders 25 - Trent Stevenson 24 - Justin Wilson 23 - Daniel Moskos 22 - Donal... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:08:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Pittsburgh_Pirates_Top_50_Prospects_5_Tony_Sanchez/1653135 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Pittsburgh_Pirates_Top_50_Prospects_5_Tony_Sanchez/1653135 The world of advanced baseball statistics can be an intimidating place for those of us who slept our way through advanced algebra or haven't been a follower of the Bill James revolution from the beginning. Still, that doesn't mean that we should feel left out when it comes to another way of understanding and appreciating the game we all love. With that in mind, BLS stat doctor Alex Remington will explore a new advanced statistic each week during the offseason, providing a simple prim... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:24:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Everything_you_always_wanted_to_know_about_OPS/1630860 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Everything_you_always_wanted_to_know_about_OPS/1630860 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Everything_you_always_wanted_to_know_about_OPS/1630860 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/ce68b700577184f67ef063f14cf61fd1ddb94080/small/Cardinals_Catcher_Molina_900f.jpg I looked at the AL yesterday, so why not do the NL Today? C: Winner – Yadier Molina, STL No problems here. Molina is unquestionably one of the best if not the best in the NL. 1B: Winner – Adrian Gonzalez, SD (+3.8, 1st in NL) Gonzalez had a lower UZR/150 than Cubs 1B Derrek Lee, but logged over [...] Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:21:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gold_Gloves_NL_Style/1551306 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gold_Gloves_NL_Style/1551306 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gold_Gloves_NL_Style/1551306 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/ce68b700577184f67ef063f14cf61fd1ddb94080/small/Cardinals_Catcher_Molina_900f.jpg More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP FILE -- This is a 2009 file photo showing St. Louis Cardinals baseball player Yadier Molina. A New York sports marketing firm has sued St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, saying he snubbed their agreement to make appearances and sign autographs. Steiner Sports Marketing's lawsuit, filed Friday, Oct. 13, 2009, in New York, says the sports memorabilia company had a contract with Molina dating... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/November/1517812 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/November/1517812 More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP 3 months ago: St. Louis Cardinals trainer Barry Weinberg checks on catcher Yadier Molina, as Albert Pujols looks on, after Molina was hit in the helmet by the swing of Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 5, 2009 in St. Louis. Molina remained in the game.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam) Browse more photos » He's got a bum ank... Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:01:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Why_Is_Yadier_Still_In_The_Game_Overflow/1203554 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Why_Is_Yadier_Still_In_The_Game_Overflow/1203554 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Why_Is_Yadier_Still_In_The_Game_Overflow/1203554 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/8276341e8c68033b8ee4d2c4a6f9260ef3e93c4b/small/San_Diego_Padres_c732.jpg by Lenny Ignelzi - AP St. Louis Cardinals' Brendan Ryan and Yadier Molina, left, congratulate each other after the Cardinals 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 in San Diego. Pimps. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) View full size photo uploaded September 8, 2009 . . . and it makes TLR angry. That game is called "every game". Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:39:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Game_Where_Boog_Is_Awesome/1136013 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Game_Where_Boog_Is_Awesome/1136013 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Game_Where_Boog_Is_Awesome/1136013 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/0/a03559dc1073769b1601d1fe8cbd8a8b1ffec00e/small/MLB_MAY_29_750d.jpg More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina, left, is caught trying to steal home as San Diego Padres catcher Nick Hundley, right, applies the tag on a throw from relief pitcher Luke Gregerson in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, in St. Louis. That's a block even one of the Catching Molina's would be proud of. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam) Browse more photos » This is the good ... Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:37:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_119_Overflow_Thread/995614 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_119_Overflow_Thread/995614 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_119_Overflow_Thread/995614 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/7/672f79dd892fcd8253add22c109fd175702043d6/small/Colorado_Rockies_vs_3e38.jpg Game # 60 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:06:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Molina_Sends_Cards_To_Win_On_A_Wet_Night_In_DC/747355 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Molina_Sends_Cards_To_Win_On_A_Wet_Night_In_DC/747355 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Molina_Sends_Cards_To_Win_On_A_Wet_Night_In_DC/747355 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/7/672f79dd892fcd8253add22c109fd175702043d6/small/Colorado_Rockies_vs_3e38.jpg We take a look at the impact of Yadier Molina's new 4 year contract with the Cards. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:50:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cards_Lock_Up_Yadier_Molina/80373 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Cards_Lock_Up_Yadier_Molina/80373 WBRS Sports Blog discusses the controversy surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals world series ball. Currently, Yadier Molina owns the ball, however Adam Wainwright insists that the catcher promised to give it to him. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:10:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/You_Be_The_Judge_Who_Does_The_WS_Ball_Belong_To/10006 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/You_Be_The_Judge_Who_Does_The_WS_Ball_Belong_To/10006