St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Sep 2, 2016
Cardinals notes: Molina not slowing down
St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina hits a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)Whether it’s seeing Yadier Molina scamper off second base or deftly maneuver and muscle for space to block a baseball, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has an idea why his Gold Glove catcher has so much verve so late in the season.
“I think it’s because I play him every single day,” Matheny said, grinning knowingly. “It’s a new theory. Play him. Keep playing him.”