JOSE MOLINA RUMORS & GOSSIP

For more about Max, see his introductory post here. At the end of the 2011 season, the Tampa Bay Rays declined catcher Kelly Shoppach’s $3.2 million option for 2012, setting him free to explore the market for his services. On November 28th, they signed Jose Molina as his replacement for one year and $1.8 million. The middle Molina has been a backup catcher throughout...

In this addition of Rays Roundup: The team feels pretty good about their off-season after upgrading at first base, designated hitter, catcher and adding bullpen depth, questions remain about who will share catching duties with Jose Molina, Jeff Niemann loses his arbitration case, two former Rays are now in Cleveland, and Game 162 hero Dan Johnson hopes for a shot on the South Side in Chicago.

Villarreal claimed their first competitive victory in over two months as they beat Sporting Gijon 3-0 to climb out of the Primera Division relegation zone. The Yellow Submarine should probably have been ahead at the break but they had to wait until the 57th minute to take the lead when Marco Ruben slotted in. Borja Valero then doubled their lead two minutes later with a fine strike...

New Villarreal manager Jose Molina has faced many battles in his eventful life but the latest chapter starts afresh in a new year and a new beginning when hostilities resume in La Liga. Jose Molina, pictured here playing for Deportivo, had an illustrious playing career. (Getty Images) On Sunday, Molina will take his position on the bench as a manager of a top-flight club for the...

Free-agent catcher Jose Molina has signed a one-year, $1.8 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays that includes an option for the 2013 season, major-league sources told FOXSports.com. Molina, 36, is known for his expert handling of pitchers and has an intimate knowledge of the Rays' opponents in the American League East after spending the last four and a half seasons with...

Multiple media outlets are reporting that the Rays have signed free agent catcher Jose Molina to a 1.8 million dollar deal. The team is expected to make the official announcement on Monday afternoon. The deal is reportedly for 1.5 million in 2012 with a 2013 team option for the same amount that includes a team buyout of $300,000. What does Molina bring to the table? I examine inside.

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a deal with veteran catcher Jose Molina according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. Last week, we learned that the team was close to an agreement with Molina. The veteran backup catcher made only $1.2 million last season, fitting perfectly with the Rays' price tag. The 36-year old also has a lot of experience catching in the AL East. In 2011...

According to Jon Paul Morosi Jose Molina is close to signing with the Rays. The former Jays backstop had the best season of his career, hitting 281/342/415 while playing solid defence behind the plate. He’s thought to be one of the best catcher’s in the game when it comes to framing pitches, and there’s a fantastic article about the value Molina provides with his...

Free-agent catcher Jose Molina is close to signing a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays that includes an option for the 2013 season, major-league sources told FOXSports.com. A deal could be completed within the next several days. Molina, 36, is known for his expert handling of pitchers and has an intimate knowledge of the Rays' opponents in the American League East after...

Does anyone else out there loathe Jose Molina like I do? I hate watching that fat bastard play. I wish the Yanks never signed him, and they probably wouldn’t have if they new what they had with Cervelli. I pray that they don’t re-sign him next year, they don’t need him with Cervelli. I really can’t complain [...]