Yankees Acquire Jose Molina
The Yankees moved to improve their backup catching situation yesterday, acquiring 32 year-old backstop Jose Molina from the Angels for Double A reliever Jeff Kennard.
The Angels will now go with the young catching tandem of Mike Napoli and Jeff Mathis. Mathis is a fine defensive catcher. While the 24 year-old regressed with the bat this year, he could still develop into an adequate regular. Molina was definitely expendable.
The Yankees have been trying to get Molina since at least May. Mike Mussina might miss Wil Nieves, but otherwise the difference should be negligible. Kennard, a nondescript 26 year-old reliever, has posted fine numbers at Double A.
Your move, Epstein.
Posted by: Doctor Lingerie | July 22, 2007 at 03:56 PM
I wouldnt consider this a major move that epstein would have to go out and counter.
Posted by: Ryhawk | July 22, 2007 at 04:03 PM
Wow, a back-up catcher who can't hit. Now the AL east is definately a dog fight with this move. MMhmm, its definately all on Epstein now.
Posted by: ErroRod1985 | July 22, 2007 at 04:15 PM
My guess is sarcasm.
Posted by: johnflaherty | July 22, 2007 at 04:47 PM