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Molina may return today; Cervelli may be sent down
MINNEAPOLIS - Jose Molina's return finally looks to be imminent.
Yankees set to demote Cervelli, but he'll be back | lohud.com | The Journal News
lohud.com — MINNEAPOLIS - The Yankees are expected to activate backup catcher Jose Molina off the disabled list either... today or tomorrow. That will mark the end of Francisco Cervelli's time in the big leagues. That he will eventually return to the Yankees is ... (more) Yankees set to demote Cervelli, but he'll be back | ...
Molina undeservedly takes Cervelli’s place
Molina undeservedly takes Cervelli’s place
lennysyankees.com — According to PeteAbe , Francisco Cervelli will be demoted today or tomorrow to make room for Jose... Molina . Cervelli will be missed by the Yankees, as he was an awesome teammate and a pretty good young catcher. Here’s what Joe Girardi said of Cervelli: "He's been a big lift for us. To ... (more) Molina undeservedly takes Cervelli’s place
Cervelli Demoted to Make Room for Molina
yanksblog.com — As expected, Francisco Cervelli was demoted to make room for Jose Molina, returning from the DL, reports... MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. (more) Cervelli Demoted to Make Room for Molina
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What the umpires said
River Avenue Blues — ... Add by Joe: Since this is probably the last we’ll hear of this, I figured I’d add this tidbit. Apparently Joe Girardi didn’t get tossed on Monday for arguing the Jeter play at third. Erik Boland says it was because of a call from Sunday. Marty Foster was at home plate on Sunday for the play where Raul Chavez tagged Mark Teixeira with his glove, but the ball was in his other hand. Personally, I find that call more egregious than the one at third. ...

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Jose Molina close to returning to Yankees
lennysyankees.com 7/4/2009 — The Yankees backup catcher Jose Molina has played in two rehab games already, and is projected to return to the team for the Twins series on Tuesday, according to PeteAbe . He has been out since May 7 because of a strained left quad. Here’s the Molina plan: Saturday: Day off. Sunday: 7 ...
As Cervelli Heads to Minors, Posada Appreciates His Work
bats.blogs.nytimes.com 7/9/2009 — MINNEAPOLIS - Francisco Cervelli took batting practice before Wednesday's game, and he was there in the locker room when it was over, chatting with teammates, saying goodbye. Cervelli has never played at Class AAA, logging two productive months in the ...
What About Cervelli?
baseballmusings.com 5/26/2009 — Francisco Cervelli has played well for the Yankees in his short time filling in for the injured Posada and Jose Molina. Peter Abraham asks what the Yankees should do when Molina comes back : Do you keep Francisco Cervelli around when Jose Molina ...
Farewell to Francisco Cervelli - for now, at least
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com 7/9/2009 — Since Jose Molina was activated before last night's game, Francisco Cervelli was sent to AAA. The catcher, who had never played above AA until this year, made quite the impression with Yankee fans, including this one. I'm very sad to see him get sent down. It was great to have his youthful ...
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mlb.mlb.com 6/29/2009 — By Jared Diamond / MLB.com 06/28/09 8:14 PM ET NEW YORK -- Jose Molina's return to the Yankees appears to be coming closer. The backup catcher, who strained his left quad on May 7, ran the bases before Sunday's game against the Mets and said afterward ...
Morning Notes: Olsen, Rangers, Jose Molina
mlbnotebook.com 6/29/2009 — The Nationals have activated Scott Olsen off the 15-Day DL. The Rangers may be going after starting pitching on the free agent and trade markets, instead of relievers as some originally thought. Yankees catcher Jose Molina is close to returning from the DL. He ran the bases, felt no pain, and ...
Should the New York Mets Trade for Robinson Cano?Bleacher Report - MLB 7/8/2009
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New York Yankees activate backup catcher Jose MolinaESPN.com - MLB 7/8/2009
The Yankees have activated backup catcher Jose Molina from the disabled list.
Yankees activate C Jose MolinaBoston.com -- Baseball News 7/8/2009
The New York Yankees have activated backup catcher Jose Molina from the disabled list. Molina has not played since May 7 because of a quadriceps injury. He is hitting .273 with one home run and six RBIs in 16 games as Jorge Posada's backup.
Yankees activate C Jose MolinaThe Seattle Times: Sports 7/8/2009
The New York Yankees have activated backup catcher Jose Molina from the disabled list.
After missing two months, Molina eager to catch upNewsday.com - Yankees 7/9/2009
MINNEAPOLIS - Jose Molina was anxious to say the least.