Both the Mets and the Yankees have reached out Yadier MolinaJohn Heyman of the MLB Network reports that the camp was set up to show interest in Pte Catcher.Via Twitter). Also heard from at least three others, according to the Cardinals icon, Hayman.
It’s no surprise that either the New York club will explore the possibility of bringing at least 38-year-old Molina to the fold. As noted here in MLBTR last week, signing Molina is a major storyline in the Bronx, where Gary SanchezDefensive struggles and tremendous strikeout rates have drawn a lot of fans. Molina, of course, is a pay generation defender on his position and still has the best bat-to-ball skills in baseball (13.5 percent strikeout rate in 2020).
Speaking of meats, they are always connected JT Realmuto Because it has become clear that Steve Cohen will buy the club from the Wilpan family. Wilson Ramos Is a free agent, leaving Tomas Nido Above the depth depth chart of the team behind the dish. For clubs with immediate postseason aspirations under new ownership, it doesn’t cut it. Molina will be a cheaper option than Realmuto, with more free agents and more resources available to pursue trade goals (e.g. George Springer, Trevor Bauer, Francisco Linder). Outgoing White Sox Catcher James McCain Also stands out as a small option.
Agent Melvin Roman told Heyman a few weeks ago that he wanted a two-year deal for Molina, and Roman told MLB.com’s John Morosi last week that he had heard from at least three clubs outside the Cardinals. At this point, there is no reason to call any club except St. Louis a favorite, as the cards at the end of Cartier have the most motivation to keep Molina. The vague interest of other clubs – especially the big ones outside of New York – will only increase the pressure on fans for the deal to happen, although it is not clear which of the teams that have shown interest have shown willingness to offer. The two-year term that Molina and Roman take.
