Former Cardinal Yadier Molina's aggressive style could get him in trouble as an MLB manager

One of the oldest pastimes during the MLB offseason is “armchair GM.” Fans gather in person, on social media, or wherever they can find each other, and decide how St. Louis Cardinals’ POBO Chaim Bloom should act. 

One of these presumed decisions is to fire manager Oli Marmol and bring in future Hall of Famer Yadier Molina to take the helm. 

Unfortunately, this plan falls under an umbrella of shortsightedness that these armchair GMs seem to follow, and Molina has proven why. 

There are two reasons as to why the Cardinals should avoid hiring Yadier Molina

Temperament. That’s the first. Do you love a good, old-school, fiery manager? Armed with chewing tobacco and a voice sculpted by years of angry screams. 

It’s a fun bit, but when it comes down to the wire in September, a Major League team shouldn’t need to worry about babysitting the manager. 

That seems to be where Molina is at right now. 

On October 26, Molina was ejected for the second time in three days while managing for the Navagantes del Magalles. 

Molina’s passion is commendable. It’s a part of what made him such an iconic figure in St. Louis sports. Still, the harsh truth is that a manager should be above the game’s emotions. 

Now, it is fair to argue that Molina would relax if he managed in The Show–maybe it wouldn’t be as much of a Wild West mentality. Those arguments quickly turn into blind confidence if the Cardinal legend can’t hold his tongue. 

The Navagantes are 2-10 to start the season, which should make anyone who thinks Molina or any other manager can turn the Cardinals around in an instant second-guess themselves. 

The second reason is much simpler: Who’s gonna fire him if it all goes haywire?

Who's going to be the man, or woman, to fire Yadier Molina in St. Louis? That’s an incredibly tough position for a front office, and it gives unprecedented power to a man who should be a clubhouse leader and not much else.  

Take the Yankees and former player-turned-manager Aaron Boone. 

Boone was a solid player. He hit one of the most famous home runs in Yankees history, and now he leads the team. 

Does he lead very well? That’s up for you to decide. But judging by the court of public opinion, Boone is guilty of fraud (metaphorically speaking). 

The confidence in Molina, as one of the game’s greatest field generals, should be high. However, confidence doesn’t always translate into execution. If it did, the Tampa Bay Rays wouldn’t be down three-nil in the World Series. Have you seen a Junior Caminero home run trot? 

Molina deserves the credit he’s received, but he shouldn’t be treated like a saving grace. These Redbirds need more than a hothead manager to win another World Series, and if it’s gonna be number four, he needs to show that he can control his temper. 

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