BENGIE MOLINA NEWS
Low Cost Catching Solution: Kelly Shoppach
13 hours ago by
NY Baseball Digest
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Although I am not as negative about Bengie Molina as most he doesn’t excite me at this point in his career. The other free agent names such as Rod Barajas, Gregg Zaun, and Yorvit Torrealba all come with their own issues. The name Kelly Shoppach was brought up by Mike Newman on...
Quiet Applesauce - New Met unifroms, Omar very intrigued by Molina, Pujols is NL MVP
3 days ago by
Amazin' Avenue
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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...
Molina is the Mets most clear & realistic target
4 days ago by
Mets Fever
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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...
Looks like NL West is preparing for life after Molina...
5 days ago by
Mets Fever
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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...
Torrealba, who turned down a two-year, $4.5-million deal from the Rockies, is expected to receive...
5 days ago by
McCovey Chronicles
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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...
Giants Rumors: Posey, Molina, Uggla, Johnson
7 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Recently re-signed GM Brian Sabean has his work cut out for him this offseason. Harry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle brings us the latest on the Giants offseason:
Giants brass are discussing whether or not they feel Buster Posey will be ready to play in the majors...
A closer look at the available #2's...
7 days ago by
Mets Fever
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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...
The Bengie Horror Picture Show
9 days ago by
Amazin' Avenue
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by David Zalubowski - AP
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Some are out watching the "New Moon" premiere and even fewer are at a midnight showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". ...
Won't take much to out bid the Giants for Molina
9 days ago by
Mets Fever
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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...
What Would be the Best Buy?
11 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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Bengie Molina would be a nice fit in Queens. (PHOTO BY ICON SMI) BY MICHAEL GANCI EDITOR **WARNING: THE FOLLOWING MIGHT BE A BIT GRAPHIC AND DISGUSTING. STOP HERE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE EXPOSED TO SUCH MATERIAL** Today, I was doing the usual at work...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
A Note on the Giants' Offseason Plans
11 days ago by
McCovey Chronicles
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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...
My Anonymous Sources...
11 days ago by
Amazin' Avenue
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Here is an ode to the totally out of control hot stove. Feel free to add any to my not-that-funny comments.
My Anonymous Source(s)...
...is actually Scott Boras and he's behind on his payments!
...guarantee that Matt Halladay will be a Met in 2010.
...claim...
Tuesday Rockpile: CHONE is back in town (not Figgins)
11 days ago by
Purple Row
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by Ben Margot - AP
CHONE doesn't completely buy CarGo's second half.
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The 2010 CHONE Projections have been posted. I recommend switching...
Free-agent preview: Middle infielders, catchers
11 days ago by
SportingNews.com
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This is the second in a series of position analyses heading into Friday's start of the free-agent shopping season.
The market for catchers doesn't look too shabby until you compare this year's crop to the names that could be on the market next offseason—Joe Mauer...
Discussion: Sabean And The Giants
12 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Some of the moves we can expect from San Francisco came into focus with Chris Haft's terrific interview with Giants' GM Brian Sabean for MLB.com. Among the tidbits:
The Giants are unwilling to offer Bengie Molina more than a one-year contract, though they will offer him...
Just Blogging Around – San Francisco Giants
14 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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Bay City Ball explains why the San Francisco Giants should sign Gregg Zaun. It seems strange. The Giants actually have depth at catcher. There’s Bengie Molina as the regular starter. There’s Buster Posey as the up-and-comer. This post thinks the Giants should let Molina...
Olivo Over Molina
15 days ago by
NY Baseball Digest
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I must admit to being surprised by the reported willingness of the Mets to pay Bengie Molina $6 million for 2010, and possibly go two or even three years in length with his contract. In an offseason where New York has many holes to fill, this represents a sizable chunk of what they...
Update on catchers...
16 days ago by
Mets Fever
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A name that has not been mentioned is that of Jason Kendall, the 35 y/o right hander is no longer the player he once was with the Pirates. From 1996 through 2000 he was considered one of the best catchers in the league, a standout defender with a great arm and a solid bat. During that...
Does Molina top the list...
17 days ago by
Mets Fever
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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...
Mets Meet With Boras
17 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Mets GM Omar Minaya met with agent Scott Boras last night at the GM Meetings for 45 minutes, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Sherman says Matt Holliday, Alex Cora, Jarrod Washburn, and Rick Ankiel were discussed.
Of course, the Mets' plans extend beyond...
Baseball's Free Agency System Is Seriously, Seriously Screwed Up
It's hot stove season, and the annual release of Elias' free agent rankings is upon us. It speaks to the volume of the CBA's absurdities that we rarely appreciate just how awful this system is. A quick recap for that majority of you who couldn't give a toss about baseball...
Odds & Ends: Giants, Phillies, Hernandez
18 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Some news and notes from around the majors....
Giants blogger Grant of The McCovey Chronicles notes the potential downsides for San Francisco if they were sign to Jason Bay, Jermaine Dye and/or Bengie Molina.
With rumors again swirling that the Phillies will make a play...
Free Agency, Part Two: Our greatest fears
18 days ago by
McCovey Chronicles
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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...
Giants Rumors: Molina, Pudge, Bay, Holliday
18 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports that the Giants are open to bringing Bengie Molina back, but prepared in case the catcher signs elsewhere. Here are the details:
The Giants won't likely offer Molina much more than the $6MM he made this year.
Molina...
Mets Won't Pursue Varitek
18 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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The Mets won't pursue Jason Varitek if he turns down his player option and becomes a free agent, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Two Mets officials tell Sherman that the club wants a catcher who can catch more than 100 games.They had interest in the veteran catcher...
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