Blue Jays does not give up Yadier Molina

The Toronto Blue Jays have not given up their mission to sign Puerto Rican receiver Yadier Molina.

According to Jon Heyman, MLB Network, the Canadian organization remains in contact with the 38-year-old free agent, who has 17 seasons in the major leagues, all with St. Louis.

“The expectations are that he will return to St. Louis, where’s an icon. But nothing is assured and there are still a few teams in the game “, read Heyman’s tweet.

Last week, Molina confirmed to El Nuevo Día that San Luis had offered him a one-year contract. Nine times the National League Gold Glove is betting on a two-season deal.

Jon Morosi, also from MLB Network, reported last Friday that Molina hopes to sign with the cardinals once she ends her participation in the Caribbean Series in Mazatlán, Mexico. Doradeño is active with Criollos de Caguas. However, Molina’s agent, Melvin Román, told the newspaper on the same day that talks with San Luis made slight progress.

Toronto looks like an attractive market for Molina. Led by Puerto Rican Charlie Montoyo, a finalist for the 2020 Manager of the Year award, Blue Jays just signed star outfield George Springer for five years. In addition, the ninth features promising players such as Cavin Biggio, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. His first receiver is Danny Jansen.

Blue Jays returned to the postseason last year for the first time since 2015.

St. Louis, in turn, made a mega change to bring in Nolan Arenado, the third base player in the Colorado Rockies. They also signed veteran Adam Wainwright for a year. However, they lost second baseman Kolten Wong, who reached a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.