The hot-hitting starting catcher of the St. Louis Cardinals, Yadier Molina, has been placed on the injured list. In the interim, Andrew Knizner will start, with Ali Sanchez promoted as the top reserve.
What would be a fair offer to free agent catcher Yadier Molina to reflect the market plus his legacy value to the St. Louis Cardinals? Using this week’s Jason Castro deal with the Astros as a base, would 40% to 50% over market value be a “ridiculous” offer?
Brian Walton tries to walk a mile in free agent Yadier Molina’s shoes by prioritizing and analyzing the factors that may be most important to the catcher’s decision where to play in 2021.
This content is for paid members only. Join The Cardinal Nation today! Register
St. Louis Cardinals star Yadier Molina moves up from 12th to fourth in all-time hits when sorting out hits accrued playing elsewhere in the field from results as a catcher only – but still has 22 to go to reach 2000.
The two one-year, incentive-laden contracts pitcher Adam Wainwright has received from the St. Louis Cardinals can provide a guide as to what might be a fair offer for his battery-mate Yadier Molina in 2021.
Yadier Molina’s agent is interested in negotiating a one-or-two year contract extension for his client. The St. Louis Cardinals would be taking a significant risk in agreeing.
The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting prospect outfielder Randy Arozarena from Memphis, activating catcher Yadier Molina from the injured list, placing outfielder Jose Martinez on the IL and optioning catcher Andrew Knizner to Memphis.
All-Star catcher recognized for exemplary humanitarian efforts, including establishing Founation4 and relief efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.
Link to all Yadier Molina news at The Cardinal Nation Became a Cardinal Selected in the fourth round (113th overall) of the June, 2000 First-Year Player Draft. Received a $325,000 signing bonus. Retired in October 2022. 2011 Season Led the team in batting at .305, eighth in the NL. First among NL catchers in average … Continue reading Yadier Molina→
Followers of the St. Louis Cardinals had differing views of catcher Yadier Molina’s update on his contract situation upon his reporting to spring training.
What might we learn from a time in history when the St. Louis Cardinals got rid of the best catcher in the National League instead of paying him what he deserved?
Heading into the break, the St. Louis Cardinals went a disappointing 3-4 last week, but are only 4 ½ games out of first. Alec Burleson has been leading the offense. Our history feature highlights “rare feats” by Cardinals during the past week in prior years.
The 31-33 St. Louis Cardinals had another losing week, struggling to split at home with the last-place Rockies. Outfielder Dylan Carlson had a .929 OPS for the week and may be earning more playing time. Our history feature looks at notable Cardinals debuts during these dates in team history.
The St. Louis Cardinals won both series last week, evening their season record at 5-5. When the starters have pitched well, the pen has held the lead. Willson Contreras and Brendan Donovan paced the offense. Our history feature returns to selected Opening Days of the past.
The St. Louis Cardinals closed out the 2024 Grapefruit League with a 2-3-1 week and 11-12-5 overall. Left-hander Zack Thompson will start the season in the rotation for Sonny Gray. Our history feature returns to the shortened spring of 2022.
After a 3-2-2 week, the St. Louis Cardinals are 9-9-4 on the spring. Manager Oliver Marmol received a two-year contract extension. Our history feature returns to the shortened spring of 2020.
The St. Louis Cardinals alternated wins and losses in the 3-3 week. Sonny Gray and Lars Nootbaar suffered injuries that may stretch into the season. Prospect Thomas Saggese drove in six runs on Sunday. Our history feature returns to 2019 spring training.
In the first full week of St. Louis Cardinals spring training games, the team went 1-3 plus two ties and a cancellation. They scored just nine runs over six games and have yet to hit a home run. 13-year veteran Brandon Crawford was signed as the reserve shortstop. Our history feature covers 2017 spring training.
First-hand news and commentary on the St. Louis Cardinals™ and their minor league system for 25 years
Being Free Agent Yadier Molina