Yadier Molina........I've been telling you.........

notjomommasclint · Jun 24, 2013

We didn't listen to you..

Mostly because you're kinda creepy when it comes to yadi. I fully expect him to need a restraining order. If one isn't already in place.

jake9494 · Jun 24, 2013

RyanHowardCollector6 said:
Molina is the best catcher in baseball and is phenomenal, but I wouldn't necessarily say he is on track to win the mvp award this season. He should get consideration but Troy Tulowitzki is my pick, and I think most people would choose either Tulo, Goldschmidt, or Carlos Gonzalez right now. I would say for my top 8:

1. Tulo
2. Goldschmidt
3. Carlos Gomez
4. David Wright
5. Carlos Gonzalez
6. Jean Segura
7. Yadier Molina
8. Joey Votto

Wow that was hard, I feel like all of these guys could flip around in pretty much any spot in the top 8 and I wouldn't really have a huge problem with it.

Just remember what posey did the second half last year...

U L Washington Rookie · Jun 24, 2013

Super Mario said:
Okay, for YEARS here, and before on BMB I have been preaching about how great of a BASEBALL PLAYER Yadi is, and all I have heard is how he can't hit, and he is only a valuable commodity behind the plate. Even after his long ball heroics in the 2006 NLCS. It's always been said that McCann is better, Posey is better, etc. well my friends, after these last few seasons, I hope your tune has changed. Yadi should have won the MVP award last season. He is on the track to win it this season, and he is the favorite right now. Last week Yadi was trailing Posey by like 64,000 votes at catcher for the ASG. Today Yadi leads the ENTIRE National League in votes. 2 time World Series Champion. 2 time Platinum Glove winner. Multiple time Gold Glove winner. Multiple time All Star.

http://www.bnd.com/2013/06/20/2663989/can-yadier-molina-get-any-better.htmlYadi's

Yadi's a beast, and he's proving all his 'defense only' doubters wrong.

I'm confused. Are you saying that his performance in 2013 says something about how good he was in 2006?

RogerMarisCollector61 · Jun 24, 2013

U L Washington Rookie said:
I'm confused. Are you saying that his performance in 2013 says something about how good he was in 2006?

+1

TNP777 · Jun 24, 2013

While Molina is very good, I'll take Posey over any catcher in the league on my team any day of the week. Not even close in my book.

matfanofold · Jun 24, 2013

TNP777 said:
While Molina is very good, I'll take Posey over any catcher in the league on my team any day of the week. Not even close in my book.

Aside from the 'not even close' part, I agree...

Posey has that certain something, a intangible 'winner' aura about him that simply transcends statistics.

blanning71 · Jun 24, 2013

He's good. Not GREAT

Brad · Jun 24, 2013

For some reason, this hasn't been posted

craiger122003 · Jun 25, 2013

My pick would be Yadi all day. While you make offensive arguments i would put him in the hall right now
for his defensive skills. Sadly those numbers are not even considered when it comes to the HOF. (If I am wrong
please lmk) All the catchers in the hall are there for mostly offensive numbers. The defensive game is something
that did not begin to be recognized until maybe 5 to 7 years ago.

craiger122003 · Jun 25, 2013

Also why when I post a complete paragraph does it look like
redneck writing? Why does it skip spaces?

joey12508 · Jun 25, 2013

don't want to knock the op for liking his guy. hes having a great year. but no way he's hall of fame.

Lancemountain · Jun 25, 2013

craiger122003 said:
Also why when I post a complete paragraph does it look like
redneck writing? Why does it skip spaces?

For what it's worth, there are several grammatical issues with that post as well.

cgilmo · Jun 25, 2013

Brad said:
For some reason, this hasn't been posted

Some of my best work.

Super Mario · Jun 25, 2013

craiger122003 said:
Also why when I post a complete paragraph does it look like
redneck writing? Why does it skip spaces?

When I made my original post the enter key didn't work either. I had to go back and edit it.

Pine Tar · Jun 25, 2013

cgilmo said:
Some of my best work.

I think it should read the other way around Sam would definitely tap yadi's ass.

cgilmo · Jun 25, 2013

Pine Tar said:
I think it should read the other way around Sam would definitely tap yadi's ass.

Lets try to leave it at innuendo ok?

CFD1415 · Jun 25, 2013

craiger122003 said:
My pick would be Yadi all day. While you make offensive arguments i would put him in the hall right now
for his defensive skills. Sadly those numbers are not even considered when it comes to the HOF. (If I am wrong
please lmk) All the catchers in the hall are there for mostly offensive numbers. The defensive game is something
that did not begin to be recognized until maybe 5 to 7 years ago.

Even Though They Played Different Positions Ozzie Smith Made The Hall With His Defense Not His Offense

muskiesfan · Jun 25, 2013

craiger122003 said:
My pick would be Yadi all day. While you make offensive arguments i would put him in the hall right now
for his defensive skills. Sadly those numbers are not even considered when it comes to the HOF. (If I am wrong
please lmk) All the catchers in the hall are there for mostly offensive numbers. The defensive game is something
that did not begin to be recognized until maybe 5 to 7 years ago.

Johnny Bench. That's the answer to your equation. Yes, he had great offensive numbers for a catcher, but he is still considered one of the greatest defensive catchers to have ever played. That was much longer than 5-7 years ago.

U L Washington Rookie · Jun 25, 2013

craiger122003 said:
My pick would be Yadi all day. While you make offensive arguments i would put him in the hall right now
for his defensive skills. Sadly those numbers are not even considered when it comes to the HOF. (If I am wrong
please lmk) All the catchers in the hall are there for mostly offensive numbers. The defensive game is something
that did not begin to be recognized until maybe 5 to 7 years ago.

Yeah, then to be consistent (since defense is all you're talking about) you'd need to throw in his current manager as well as Tom Pagnozzi. Good luck with that.

elmalo · Jun 25, 2013

craiger122003 said:
My pick would be Yadi all day. While you make offensive arguments i would put him in the hall right now
for his defensive skills. Sadly those numbers are not even considered when it comes to the HOF. (If I am wrong
please lmk) All the catchers in the hall are there for mostly offensive numbers. The defensive game is something
that did not begin to be recognized until maybe 5 to 7 years ago.

Berra, Campanella, Bench and Carter were great defensive catchers. They could also hit too.

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