BENGIE MOLINA NEWS

Molina is the Mets most clear & realistic target

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Ken Davidoff takes a look at the Mets approach to this off-season, in which their keeping tabs on multiple free agents. It appears the Mets are determined to not sign a bad contract and as a result are targeting multiple players at the same position. In all Davidoff says the Mets really...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Looks like NL West is preparing for life after Molina...

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The Giants expressed interest in retaining Bengie Molina on a one year low base salary contract, likewise the Rockies were looking to keep Yorvit Torrealba on a similar contract.There seems to be indications that both teams are moving on to plan B. With the Mets identifying Molina...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Torrealba, who turned down a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies, is expected to receive...

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Torrealba, who turned down a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies, is expected to receive an offer soon from the clubs that have called about him, including one from the NL West. I haven’t pinned down the NL West team, but the Giants make a lot of sense since they are...
>> www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/11...
 

Won't take much to out bid the Giants for Molina

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If you believe the reports, then Bengie Molina is our primary target for catcher this off-season. Molina was targeted by Omar in 2006 but when the veteran catcher was slow to respond the Mets traded for Paul Lo Duca. Now the team is looking for power from as many positions as possible...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

A Note on the Giants' Offseason Plans

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If you missed the State of the Sabean, here you go. Some of the key points: Brad Penny wants too much money. Juan Uribe wants too much money. Bengie Molina wants a multi-year deal, which the Giants aren’t willing to do. Trades stink because other teams want good...
>> www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/11...
 

What Bengie Molina Represents

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More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP He plays hard. He's earned respect. But there's a reason some fans are losing patience. Also of note: I think he killed/decapitated Brandon Moss on this play. Browse...
>> www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/9/...
 

Quiet Applesauce - New Met unifroms, Omar very intrigued by Molina, Pujols is NL MVP

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Enjoy your holiday everyone.  Meet the Mets Ken Davidoff gives us an update on the Mets' offseason to date and goals for the future. Two scary things to note in the article. One: the Mets point to the Francisco Rodriguez contract negotiations as their ideal...
>> www.amazinavenue.com/2009/11...
 

Bengie Molina: This Day in Angels Blogging History

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More photos » by Jeff Chiu - AP (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Browse more photos » On this day in 2003 - Six Long Years Ago, Bengie Molina won his 2nd consecutive Gold Glove and I blogged a short tribute...
>> www.halosheaven.com/2009/11...
 

Free Agency, Part Two: Our greatest fears

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The flipside. One player you’re absolutely terrified that the Giants will sign. Cull free agent list, and name your guy. I have three nominations for coveted Annual Gary Matthews, Jr. Do Not Want Award: The Overpaid, Overcommitted, and Over Here Jason Bay will get...
>> www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/11...
 

Free Agent at the End of the Season: Bengie Molina

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Benjie Molina is one of the slowest players in baseball today. For that reason alone, he's one of my favorite players to watch. Benjie Molina also has two brothers, who play professional baseball and both brothers (Jose and Yadier) are catchers just like him. What are the odds...
>> jorgesaysno.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 

Tim Lincicum Has Arrived

Bengie Molina says, "He's going to be a superstar for a long time." Bengie Molina is right.
>> joshqpublic.com/blog2/2...
 

Does Molina top the list...

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Last week Marty Noble reported that the Mets considered Rod Barajas was the Mets top catching target this off-season. However, it seems that Bengie Molina who Noble ranked at #2 is starting to gain momentum.The Mets want some power from the catching position and Barajas hit 21 HRs...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Post-Game Thread: Bad Zito, Good Game

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by Morry Gash - AP Bengie Molina rubs our noses in it, treating us like the dogs we are. View full size photo uploaded September 4, 2009 Up in Ashland for the weekend, so I didn't see the score. I'll just...
>> www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/9/...
 

Offseason Facts of the Day

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Huh. Bengie Molina drew 13 walks all season, in 520 PA.  Jose Lopez drew 24 walks in 653 PA.  Seriously, guys, we’re not going to miss J-Lo. Austin Jackson tripled 9 times for the Yankees AAA affiliate.  If only Jarrod Washburn could have netted this guy… Mike Hessman...
>> sodomojo.com/2009/11...
 

Giants Looking To Move Molina

According to Tracy Ringolsby of the Rocky Mountain News, the San Francisco Giants are looking to move catcher Bengie Molina.
>> www.hotfootblog.com/2007/11...
 

A closer look at the available #2's...

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Here's a concern moving forward, unless the Mets are going to build an incredible offense to over compensate for a mediocre rotation they need a solid number two pitcher.I Don't see the Mets signing Matt Holliday, Bengie Molina, Orlando Hudson, Garret Atkins ( for the bench...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Post-Game Recap: Giants Score Week's Worth of Runs, Stay Alive

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More photos » by Dino Vournas - AP San Francisco Giants' Bengie Molina watches the flight of his solo home run against the Colorado Rockies' Jason Hammel in the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2009...
>> www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/9/...
 

Preview: Round 2 Rockies & Giants Wild Card Battle

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No excuses. None. Sure, the injury bug hit at the wrong time. No, Bengie Molina wont be playing tonight nor much of the series due to a strained calf. And no, Pablo Sandoval wont be playing Friday night and it’s possible he may miss the entire series. Freddy Sanchez sits on the...
>> friscofastball.com/2009/08...
 

Pinch me! Molina's blast lifts Giants past D-backs

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SAN FRANCISCO(AP) Pinch-hitter Bengie Molina hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basebal...
 

Diamondbacks 4, Giants 6: Errors and Strikeouts and Bengie Molina! Oh, my!

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I know what you're saying right now. "Really? Three errors? Thirteen Strikeouts? The side was struck out in the bottom of the ninth!?" Yeah, you're probably not the only one wondering what in the world is going on with this team. The boys did manage to muster...
>> www.azsnakepit.com/2009/6/...
 

Yadier Molina Graces the Cover of ESPN the Magazine

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While living in the Puerto Rican city Vega Alta, known as the Town of the Squatters, it was ESPN The Magazine’s cover athlete Yadier Molina’s destiny to become a Major League Baseball catcher. Following in the crouch position of his older brothers Bengie of the San Francisco Giants...
>> bizofbaseball.com/index.p...
 

Brian Sabean: To retain, or not to retain

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The decision to retain or release Bruce Bochy is sort of nuanced. At least, you can make an argument that it's nuanced. For all of the grumbling about his lineup construction, it's possible that some sort of leadership je ne sais quoi is more important than anything he...
>> www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/9/...
 

Pudge Race Heating Up

Free agent catcher Ivan Rodriguez is starting to draw more interest, SI.com's Jon Heyman is reporting. The Marlins, Giants, Twins, and Astros are all interested in Pudge, who is hitting .545 with 2 HR for Puerto Rico in the WBC. The Giants and Twins both have catchers penciled...
>> elismlbrumors.blogspot.com/2009/03...
 

Three catchers on Mets radar...

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Marty Noble responds to questions in regards to the Mets off-season plans. The Mets are going to be looking for a catcher and according to Noble there are three on their wish list.Bengie Molina is a 35 y/o right handed catcher who is one of the top hitters at the position along with...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Post-Game Thread: Giants Ruin a Perfectly Good Rant

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Whatever. The only way Doug Davis gets through even five innings is if he's facing a brainless, undisciplined lineup. Either Carney Lansford has no clue just how undisciplined the lineup is, the players don't listen to him, or hitting coaches have absolutely no effect...
>> www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/8/...
 
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