Yadier Molina says he is not tired - A Hunt and Peck

Mike Matheny gave Yadier Molina a day off. When asked about it from the media, Matheny said the reason day off was due to Molina looking tired. It all makes sense. Players get tired. Catcher is a grueling position.

Yadi seems to have something to say about his conditioning, however.

Well, this is interesting (via Yadier Molina's Instagram). #STLCards pic.twitter.com/x1IfnuXftS

— Kevin Wheeler Show (@WheelerShow101) July 28, 2017

Intriguing. Intriguing indeed.

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