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Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 14:13 pm
by 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
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 15:02 pm
by Alex Reyes Cy Young
rockondlouie wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 14:13 pm
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.
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 15:09 pm
by Galatians221jb1
I think this public proclamation means that talks with Bloom didn’t go well.
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 15:09 pm
by dugoutrex
Hell yeah Yadi - baseball wants you back!
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 15:11 pm
by icon
Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 15:09 pm
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.
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 15:33 pm
by Bomber1
Yay
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 16:13 pm
by jbrach
other than his being a big name what does hiring yadi as manager accomplish?
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 16:15 pm
by Strummer Jones
jbrach wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 16:13 pm
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.
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 20:49 pm
by 45s
Strummer Jones wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 16:15 pm
jbrach wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 16:13 pm
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.
Your comments are thoughtful and I think accurate..
The loyalty oath is not required..
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 21:07 pm
by JuanAgosto
Something tells me Yadi has as good a chance joining a potential Pujols staff in Anaheim as he does being in StL.
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 21:12 pm
by Melville
There is an opening in San Diego which Yad-"I" may want to check into.
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 21:30 pm
by ecleme22
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.
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 21:33 pm
by dugoutrex
ecleme22 wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 21:30 pm
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.
well, we know Albert isn't a family man so he needs to find something to keep him busy - not sure about Yadi
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 21:34 pm
by nighthawk
Okay, but if he lands the manager's job he'll be despised.
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 21:38 pm
by ScotchMIrish
rockondlouie wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 14:13 pm
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.
Re: Yadi verifies he's ready to return as a Manager or Coach
Posted: 16 Oct 2025 21:53 pm
by MIDMOBIRDTWO
icon wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 15:11 pm
Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 15:09 pm
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.
He will have his basketball team to manage.