http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/443 Recent articles about Jose Molina en-us NEW YORK — It only took six seasons with the Yankees and 16 years overall, but Alex Rodriguez(notes) can finally call himself a World Series champion. The controversial third baseman is no longer among the greatest players to never win a title — sorry Ernie Banks, Dan Marino and Patrick Ewing! — and the relief on A-Rod's face was visible in the champagne celebration that followed the Yankees' 7-3 victory in Wednesday's Game 6 of the World Series. After hitting .3... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:30:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/A_Rod_brings_home_the_hardware_drinks_up_clubhouse_fun/1503772 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/A_Rod_brings_home_the_hardware_drinks_up_clubhouse_fun/1503772 I thought with the Yankees carrying two catchers, Posada would start every game of the World Series. Girardi, however is sticking with Jose Molina behind the plate, and he’s also using Jerry Hairston instead of Nick Swisher. Girardi said that Hairston’s record of success against Martinez was one of the factors, in addition to Swisher’s [...] Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:12:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hairston_and_Molina/1460677 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hairston_and_Molina/1460677 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hairston_and_Molina/1460677 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ef4cd7b47bb6f091410b8e8665293a7fbf56f5/small/MLB_APR_28_fa33.jpg Joe Girardi was aked if Jorge Posada would DH with Jose Molina catching A.J. Burnett in tonight's World Series Game 2 at Yankee Stadium. In the NY Post's Don’t look for Posada at DH today, Girardi... Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com 
 
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I really can’t complain [...] Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:01:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/I_hate_Jose_Molina/1391054 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/I_hate_Jose_Molina/1391054 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/I_hate_Jose_Molina/1391054 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ef4cd7b47bb6f091410b8e8665293a7fbf56f5/small/MLB_APR_28_fa33.jpg There has been way too much made of this whole Posada-Molina-Burnett thing, but one more post won't hurt anyone.A lot of people are worried about losing Posada's bat and having and automatic out at the bottom of the order in Jose Molina. This concerns me slightly, but overall it really shouldn't be a problem. I was watching MLB Network the other night (because it's soooooo much better than ESPN) and I forget who it was, maybe Mitch Williams, who said that if the Yankees can&#3... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:02:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/With_Posada_on_the_Bench_Others_Must_Step_Up/1339329 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/With_Posada_on_the_Bench_Others_Must_Step_Up/1339329 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/With_Posada_on_the_Bench_Others_Must_Step_Up/1339329 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ef4cd7b47bb6f091410b8e8665293a7fbf56f5/small/MLB_APR_28_fa33.jpg Joe Girardi told the media today that the decision to start Jose Molina behind the plate when A.J. Burnett pitches was his and that he “have to live with.” For audio of Girardi press conference, go over to the LoHud Yankees blog.As for Molina, he had this to say to the media also from Sam Borden:Question: How does it make you feel that A.J. prefers pitching to you?Answer: “I don’t think it’s A.J.’s decision. It’s the manager. We are here to play and get in the game when Joe says. We really ar... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:40:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_G_As_The_Manager_Made_This_Decision/1335320 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_G_As_The_Manager_Made_This_Decision/1335320 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_G_As_The_Manager_Made_This_Decision/1335320 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ef4cd7b47bb6f091410b8e8665293a7fbf56f5/small/MLB_APR_28_fa33.jpg From Steve Popper:Burnett denied that he had anything to do with the decision by Yankees manager Joe Girardi to pair him with Jose Molina as his personal catcher – a decision that will force one of the team's veteran leaders, Jorge Posada, to the bench for Game 2 of the American League Division Series, as well as a potential decisive Game 5."It's making me out to be the bad guy again," said Burnett, stopping to talk on his way off the field from the pregame workout Wednesday... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:40:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Burnett_Is_Down_With_Whoever/1332921 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Burnett_Is_Down_With_Whoever/1332921 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Burnett_Is_Down_With_Whoever/1332921 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ef4cd7b47bb6f091410b8e8665293a7fbf56f5/small/MLB_APR_28_fa33.jpg Joe Girardi told the media today that the decision to start Jose Molina behind the plate when A.J. Burnett pitches was his and that he “have to live with.” For audio of Girardi press conference, go over to the LoHud Yankees blog.As for Molina, he had this to say to the media also from Sam Borden:Question: How does it make you feel that A.J. prefers pitching to you?Answer: “I don’t think it’s A.J.’s decision. It’s the manager. We are here to play and get in the game when Joe says. We really ar... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:38:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Girardi_It_Was_My_Decision/1333131 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Girardi_It_Was_My_Decision/1333131 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Girardi_It_Was_My_Decision/1333131 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ef4cd7b47bb6f091410b8e8665293a7fbf56f5/small/MLB_APR_28_fa33.jpg From Steve Popper:Burnett denied that he had anything to do with the decision by Yankees manager Joe Girardi to pair him with Jose Molina as his personal catcher – a decision that will force one of the team's veteran leaders, Jorge Posada, to the bench for Game 2 of the American League Division Series, as well as a potential decisive Game 5. ... "It's making me out to be the bad guy again," said Burnett, stopping to talk on his way off the field from the pregame workout Wedn... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:54:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Burnett_I_Dont_Care_Who_Catches/1331568 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Burnett_I_Dont_Care_Who_Catches/1331568 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Burnett_I_Dont_Care_Who_Catches/1331568 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ef4cd7b47bb6f091410b8e8665293a7fbf56f5/small/MLB_APR_28_fa33.jpg Joe Girardi is making a gutsy call behind the plate for the New York Yankees. Preparing for his first playoff series as a manager, Girardi confirmed Tuesday that light-hitting backup Jose Molina will catch A.J. Burnett during the postseason. That probably puts longtime Yankees star Jorge Posada on the bench when Burnett pitches, because Girardi said Hideki Matsui "is probably going to be our DH most of the time. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:30:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Catching_on_Yanks_39_Molina_to_handle_Burnett/1322617 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Catching_on_Yanks_39_Molina_to_handle_Burnett/1322617 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Catching_on_Yanks_39_Molina_to_handle_Burnett/1322617 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ef4cd7b47bb6f091410b8e8665293a7fbf56f5/small/MLB_APR_28_fa33.jpg According to Sam Borden, the Yankees have decided that Jose Molina will catch A.J. Burnett in division series. Borden also had this quote from Posada, and the veteran didn't seem happy.“I just hope we win that game,” Posada said. “That’s all I’ve got to say.” He added, “It’s not like I didn’t see it coming.”To add to what Posada said, I think most people saw this coming. Batters hit .270/.353/.421 against Burnett when Posada caught him this season, and just .221/.307/.352 when Molina was ... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:26:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sorry_Jorge_Molina_Will_Catch_Burnett_in_the_ALDS/1318725 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sorry_Jorge_Molina_Will_Catch_Burnett_in_the_ALDS/1318725 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sorry_Jorge_Molina_Will_Catch_Burnett_in_the_ALDS/1318725 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ef4cd7b47bb6f091410b8e8665293a7fbf56f5/small/MLB_APR_28_fa33.jpg Via numerous sources, it has been established that Jose Molina will catch AJ Burnett in the ALDS.I have no personal issue with Molina, but I am of the opinion--and I know I'm not alone in this--that this is a mistake.I'd forgive Girardi, for it being his first postseason and all, but the stakes are too high. In a five game series, a team can't really afford to lose even one game at home, and if Burnett starts game two, as seems likely, then the Yankees will have seriously weakened... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Yankees_to_start_Molina_in_the_Postseason_a_mistake/1318260 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Yankees_to_start_Molina_in_the_Postseason_a_mistake/1318260 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Yankees_to_start_Molina_in_the_Postseason_a_mistake/1318260 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ef4cd7b47bb6f091410b8e8665293a7fbf56f5/small/MLB_APR_28_fa33.jpg From Peter Abraham:When CC Sabathia gave up the four runs in the third inning, he stalked into the dugout and told Jose Molina, “That’s all they get.” I asked Molina if he believed him. “His face was mad,” Molina said. “I did believe him. He was pissed off.”While I love stuff like this, and I admire that kind of moxie and the fact that he backed it up (sort of), today's start was still not what I was expecting coming into today's critical game. Five runs on ten hits in seven+ innings ... Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:57:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/When_CC_Says_No_More_It_Means_No_More/923805 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/When_CC_Says_No_More_It_Means_No_More/923805 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/When_CC_Says_No_More_It_Means_No_More/923805 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7ef4cd7b47bb6f091410b8e8665293a7fbf56f5/small/MLB_APR_28_fa33.jpg