Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach

[ScotchMIrish]

I think this public proclamation means that talks with Bloom didn’t go well.

I think you may be right. He didn't mention the Cardinals at all.

I hadn't thought of that but you are probably right. Bloom is an outsider. Doesn't know Molina and might be worried Molina would be too strong willed.

[Bomber1]

I think this public proclamation means that talks with Bloom didn’t go well.

I think you may be right. He didn't mention the Cardinals at all.

I hadn't thought of that but you are probably right. Bloom is an outsider. Doesn't know Molina and might be worried Molina would be too strong willed.

Or perhaps Bloom will eventually do what many on here would like - replace Marmol with an established winner as manager.

Your dislike of Bloom before he’s even really begun is very strange.

[Ronnie Dobbs]

Personally, I think it's cool that Yadi and Pujols want to return as managers.

Managing is tough, and those guys have a ton of money already. They don't need a job.

To me, I think it shows character, a competitive spirit and love for the game.

EVEN if you think one or both are hacks, I personally appreciate the passion.

Right. Especially nowadays. How many future HOF players, who made hundreds of millions of dollars, want to do a job like this?

It's not a fun job. There's 30 managing jobs out there. You're putting in a lot of long days, with a lot of sleepless nights. They have no reason to do the job, outside of loving the game. I'm sure there's a cush TV job out there if they wanted it.

[rockondlouie]

ST. LOUIS – Longtime St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina said Thursday that he is “ready” to return to professional baseball as a coach or manager, though he stopped short of confirming whether he has a job in the works for next year.

Molina, now three years retired from his storied Cardinals career as a player, shared an Instagram story Thursday afternoon with a short message expressing his desire to get more involved with the game.

His message, translated from Spanish to English, reads: “Throughout my career I have had countless satisfactions on and off the field. After three years off the lines, I am ready to return to the field, whether as a coach or manager, MLB, MX or where I can continue my career in baseball helping and contributing in the sport that I am passionate about.”
-Yahoo.com

We need him. Give him the manager's job with a good bench coach. Some of the best managers are former catchers.

If ever there was a season for Yadi to get his feet wet Managing, then the 2026 Cardinals season would've been perfect.

Too bad BDWJr (IMO and not C. Bloom) made the call early that Oli would be back.

[rockondlouie]

ST. LOUIS – Longtime St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina said Thursday that he is “ready” to return to professional baseball as a coach or manager, though he stopped short of confirming whether he has a job in the works for next year.

Molina, now three years retired from his storied Cardinals career as a player, shared an Instagram story Thursday afternoon with a short message expressing his desire to get more involved with the game.

His message, translated from Spanish to English, reads: “Throughout my career I have had countless satisfactions on and off the field. After three years off the lines, I am ready to return to the field, whether as a coach or manager, MLB, MX or where I can continue my career in baseball helping and contributing in the sport that I am passionate about.”
-Yahoo.com

I really hope they do the Bloom hand off with one less year. Have him come in next year and assist or whatever and then interview him for the management job.

IF Yadi does come on-board in 2026 as the bench/catchers coach, then I'd bet he's been told he'd get serious consideration for the job in 2027.

JMO but I don't see Oli being around after 2026.

[ramfandan]

I think this public proclamation means that talks with Bloom didn’t go well.

I think you may be right. He didn't mention the Cardinals at all.

I hadn't thought of that but you are probably right. Bloom is an outsider. Doesn't know Molina and might be worried Molina would be too strong willed.

Actually smart move by Yadi NOT to mention Cardinals.
If you want the best contract $$$ possible, you don’t want to be too eager toward one team. We all know Yadi’s affinity toward Cardinals but if your Yadi you would not want Bloom to think you would accept a below market offer. Yadi just being smart

[rockondlouie]

I think this public proclamation means that talks with Bloom didn’t go well.

I think you may be right. He didn't mention the Cardinals at all.

I hadn't thought of that but you are probably right. Bloom is an outsider. Doesn't know Molina and might be worried Molina would be too strong willed.

Actually smart move by Yadi NOT to mention Cardinals.
If you want the best contract $$$ possible, you don’t want to be too eager toward one team. We all know Yadi’s affinity toward Cardinals but if your Yadi you would not want Bloom to think you would accept a below market offer. Yadi just being smart

Yadi made $163,373,380 in his career rfdan and lives like a King in P.R.

He's not doing it for "the best contract" but rather because he misses being around the game, just like Albert who made $341,800,000 in his career.

[45s]

So…

A POBO that is new to the position..

A roster full of young, inexperienced players..

A manager that has zero experience in management of an MLB team..

What could go wrong ..??

(Is now the point where I’m supposed to say “I love Yadi”)?.

[ecleme22]

So…

A POBO that is new to the position..

A roster full of young, inexperienced players..

A manager that has zero experience in management of an MLB team..

What could go wrong ..??

(Is now the point where I’m supposed to say “I love Yadi”)?.

Bloom is entering third year w the Cardinals.

Yadi, a 19 year vet and manager of various teams the last 5 years or so, has a ton of experience with young players.


You’re not very good at this…

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ST. LOUIS – Longtime St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina said Thursday that he is “ready” to return to professional baseball as a coach or manager, though he stopped short of confirming whether he has a job in the works for next year.

Molina, now three years retired from his storied Cardinals career as a player, shared an Instagram story Thursday afternoon with a short message expressing his desire to get more involved with the game.

His message, translated from Spanish to English, reads: “Throughout my career I have had countless satisfactions on and off the field. After three years off the lines, I am ready to return to the field, whether as a coach or manager, MLB, MX or where I can continue my career in baseball helping and contributing in the sport that I am passionate about.”
-Yahoo.com

I really hope they do the Bloom hand off with one less year. Have him come in next year and assist or whatever and then interview him for the management job.

IF Yadi does come on-board in 2026 as the bench/catchers coach, then I'd bet he's been told he'd get serious consideration for the job in 2027.

JMO but I don't see Oli being around after 2026.

I don't know. A potential manager in waiting overshadowing the actual manager -- and his shadow is huge in this town -- may not be the best idea no matter what we all might think about the team's chances in 2026. Could make for bad clubhouse vibes.

[bluetunehead]

ST. LOUIS – Longtime St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina said Thursday that he is “ready” to return to professional baseball as a coach or manager, though he stopped short of confirming whether he has a job in the works for next year.

Molina, now three years retired from his storied Cardinals career as a player, shared an Instagram story Thursday afternoon with a short message expressing his desire to get more involved with the game.

His message, translated from Spanish to English, reads: “Throughout my career I have had countless satisfactions on and off the field. After three years off the lines, I am ready to return to the field, whether as a coach or manager, MLB, MX or where I can continue my career in baseball helping and contributing in the sport that I am passionate about.”
-Yahoo.com

I really hope they do the Bloom hand off with one less year. Have him come in next year and assist or whatever and then interview him for the management job.

IF Yadi does come on-board in 2026 as the bench/catchers coach, then I'd bet he's been told he'd get serious consideration for the job in 2027.

JMO but I don't see Oli being around after 2026.

I don't know. A potential manager in waiting overshadowing the actual manager -- and his shadow is huge in this town -- may not be the best idea no matter what we all might think about the team's chances in 2026. Could make for bad clubhouse vibes.

Obviously Oli would have to have some say in the matter but yeah, the potential for drama would be so high. People would be calling for Molina to take over at every turn.

[rockondlouie]

ST. LOUIS – Longtime St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina said Thursday that he is “ready” to return to professional baseball as a coach or manager, though he stopped short of confirming whether he has a job in the works for next year.

Molina, now three years retired from his storied Cardinals career as a player, shared an Instagram story Thursday afternoon with a short message expressing his desire to get more involved with the game.

His message, translated from Spanish to English, reads: “Throughout my career I have had countless satisfactions on and off the field. After three years off the lines, I am ready to return to the field, whether as a coach or manager, MLB, MX or where I can continue my career in baseball helping and contributing in the sport that I am passionate about.”
-Yahoo.com

I really hope they do the Bloom hand off with one less year. Have him come in next year and assist or whatever and then interview him for the management job.

IF Yadi does come on-board in 2026 as the bench/catchers coach, then I'd bet he's been told he'd get serious consideration for the job in 2027.

JMO but I don't see Oli being around after 2026.

I don't know. A potential manager in waiting overshadowing the actual manager -- and his shadow is huge in this town -- may not be the best idea no matter what we all might think about the team's chances in 2026. Could make for bad clubhouse vibes.

Or could Oli be gone by mid 2026 if the team struggles in the early months and Yadi takes over giving C. Bloom a few months to evaluate him?

[Cardinals4Life]

other than his being a big name what does hiring yadi as manager accomplish?

Gives us a manager who understands the ins and outs of the game of baseball. Marmol doesn't not.

[Cardinals4Life]

other than his being a big name what does hiring yadi as manager accomplish?

Nothing.

I love Yadi and I always will, but I will ALWAYS shy away from hiring legends.

Because when (always when) you have to let the guy go, you're not just letting the manager go, you're firing the legend.

Sorry Strummer, buts that's weak. Not hiring somebody who is qualified and is needed because you are afraid of what a future ending might look like? That's like not marrying your girl because you are afraid it might end in a divorce one day. If his managing doesnt work out, so be it. But that doesnt take away from his time as franchise great player.

[Cardinals4Life]

So…

A POBO that is new to the position..

A roster full of young, inexperienced players..

A manager that has zero experience in management of an MLB team..

What could go wrong ..??

(Is now the point where I’m supposed to say “I love Yadi”)?.

Dude, you are clueless. Yadi was a quasi-manager nearly his entire career. To say he has no experience is disingenuous and ignorant. Anyone who has followed the Cardinals kolnows this.....as do you.
Your weak attempts at needling Yadi fans needs work. Do better.

[ScotchMIrish]

I think this public proclamation means that talks with Bloom didn’t go well.

I think you may be right. He didn't mention the Cardinals at all.

I hadn't thought of that but you are probably right. Bloom is an outsider. Doesn't know Molina and might be worried Molina would be too strong willed.

Or perhaps Bloom will eventually do what many on here would like - replace Marmol with an established winner as manager.

Your dislike of Bloom before he’s even really begun is very strange.

How do I dislike him?