I agree with the premise of the article that Molina adds value -- as most good catchers do -- to the pitching staff that are difficult to measure and are therefore often over-looked and under-appreciated.
I'm not sure if the two examples posted below are examples of great framing skills as much as they are examples of poor ball - strike call, but WTH at least the lesson learned for the Rays and David Price is that "the bad ball - strike calls of umpires swing both ways".
Something they may want to consider after the pain to the pocket-book goes away. I'm just saying.
from Bleacher Report:
Tampa Bay Rays: Jose Molina's Hidden Value | Bleacher Report:
His pitch-framing wizardry has made a significant impact on the Rays, as well as other teams he's played with throughout his 14-year career. Tampa had the best pitching staff in the MLB in 2012, ranking first in ERA, FIP, strikeouts and strike percentage. Molina, who caught 102 games for the Rays last year, more than likely had something to do with this historic success.
Here's some examples of Molina's special talent:
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