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Bengie Molina

Catcher
Position
C
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed through 2009.

  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 225 lbs
  • Born: Jul 20, 1974

  • Debut: September 21, 1998

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Newsbreakers

July 20, 2010

Bengie Molina is back in the lineup on Tuesday, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Our View:

Molina got a day of rest yesterday, and it's nice to see that's all it was. His quad has been bothering him some so there was speculation that he may have re-aggravated it, but he looks to be fine.

July 19, 2010

Bengie Molina is out of the lineup on Monday, according to ESPN Dallas.

Our View:

It's just another day of rest for Molina, who was named AL Player of the Week earlier today. Matt Treanor gets the start in his place, and Molina should be back soon after playing Saturday, but there's small chance his quad is still acting up.

July 16, 2010

Bengie Molina went 4-for-4 with a single, a double, a triple and a grand slam as the Rangers bested Boston 8-4.

Our View:

Molina hit for the cycle in his first productive game as a Ranger. Before tonight, he was hitting just .185 with his new team. Of course, he did leave the game in the eighth inning with tightness in his quad while running out the triple.

July 16, 2010

Bengie Molina left Friday's game in the eighth inning with a tight right quad, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Our View:

He'll be reevaluated further after Friday's game. The injury occurred while he was humping it for a triple that completed the cycle. Along with a double and a single, Molina blasted a fifth-inning grand slam in his first exciting game since coming over from San Francisco.

July 15, 2010

Bengie Molina hit a two-run homer against the Red Sox on Thursday.

Our View:

The homer was his first as a Ranger, and hopefully there will be many more to come. He hasn't hit well this season, but this is still the same man that hit 20 homers with the Giants last season despite playing in a spacious home ball park.

July 1, 2010

According to the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea, Bengie Molina's trade to the Rangers is now official.

Our View:

However, it is still unclear whether or not he will join them in time for their game against the Angels in Los Angeles this evening. He's worth an immediate add in all AL-only leagues, and considering the lineup and stadium he'll now be playing in, he might even be worth another look in average sized mixed leagues.

June 30, 2010

According to the San Jose Mercury-News, Bengie Molina has been informed of his trade to the Rangers and will join his new club tomorrow for their game in Anaheim.

Our View:

It's unclear when the move will become 100 percent official, but tomorrow morning is a good bet. He very well may start for the Rangers in their evening game against the Angels. Stay tuned.

June 30, 2010

After hours of speculation, catcher Bengie Molina has apparently been officially traded to the Texas Rangers, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

They are receiving reliever Chris Ray and a player to be named in return. Ray is expected to join the club tomorrow in Denver. As for Molina, expect him to take over as the starter in Texas immediately. Playing in Texas' loaded lineup and at the hitter friendly Ameriquest Field, he could be in for a big boost in production.

June 30, 2010

The Giants will not receive either first baseman Chris Davis or catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia from the Rangers in a possible trade of Bengie Molina, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com.

Our View:

The Giants are looking for left-handed hitting, and both players would fill a need there. However, the reasoning behind the trade is largely to find extended playing time for rookie Buster Posey, and this news shouldn't spell the end of what appear to be serious trade talks.

June 30, 2010

FOXSports.com's John Paul Morosi is reporting that the Giants are in talks with the Rangers about trading catcher Bengie Molina.

Our View:

Giants GM Brian Sabean acknowledged on Wednesday that he will consider offers for Molina, though he gave no specifics. San Francisco is looking for left-handed hitting, and the team is willing to move Molina in order to get rookie Buster Posey into the lineup on a more consistent basis.

June 25, 2010

Bengie Molina is not in Friday's starting lineup against the Red Sox.

Our View:

Molina is just getting a night off and will be replaced by Eli Whiteside. Expect him to return to his .259-3-17 line on Saturday.

June 15, 2010

With Edgar Renteria set to come off of the disabled list this week, it sounds like Bengie Molina, and not Juan Uribe, will lose the most at-bats, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

The Giants do not want to take the hot-hitting Uribe out of the lineup, but do want to try to squeeze Renteria into it. This means someone in the infield (or Aubrey Huff) could be shifted to first base, with Buster Posey catching in place of Molina. If you are an owner, stay tuned.

June 14, 2010

Bengie Molina is not in the Giants' Monday lineup, according to Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

He is getting a day of rest after dealing with a minor elbow injury of late. Eli Whiteside, and not Buster Posey, will be behind-the-plate for San Francisco on Monday.

June 10, 2010

Bengie Molina 2-for-4 with his 14th RBI in San Francisco's 7-6 loss to the Reds on Thursday.

Our View:

The game was his second straight with an RBI, and third in his past five. After a prolonged slumber, his bat might finally be waking up.

June 7, 2010

Bengie Molina's Monday absence is due to a minor left elbow injury, according to the San Jose Mercury-News. He has recently received a cortisone injection to relieve the pain.

Our View:

As a result, Buster Posey will get his first start behind-the-plate on Monday night. Molina is considered day-to-day, but will likely start on Tuesday. Stay tuned.

June 7, 2010

Bengie Molina is not in the Giants' lineup on Monday, according to the team's Twitter page.

Our View:

Buster Posey will catch in Molina's place, and you can probably expect this to happen once or twice a week, especially if Molina continues to struggle at the plate. Molina does not have much fantasy value at this point.

May 29, 2010

Bengie Molina appears primed to lose some playing time after the Giants recalled Buster Posey on Saturday.

Our View:

However, Posey is not taking over as the full-time starter, as the Giants plan to give him a lot of time at first base. If you were alright with owning Molina on Friday, you should still be alright with owning him today.

May 27, 2010

Bengie Molina is not in the Giants' lineup on Thursday, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

Our View:

Eli Whiteside will catch for San Francisco this afternoon. Expect Molina back behind the plate tomorrow.

May 23, 2010

Bengie Molina will get the day off on Sunday when the Giants take on the A's, according to the San Jose Mercury-News.

Our View:

Eli Whiteside will start in his place. Expect him to be back in the lineup on Tuesday.

May 18, 2010

According to Henry Schulman on Twitter, Bengie Molina is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Padres.

Our View:

This is just a routine off-day for Molina, so owners need not panic. Eli Whiteside will get the start behind the plate and hit seventh in the lineup.

May 13, 2010

Famously slow-footed Bengie Molina is upset over a recent ESPN piece that mocked his legendary lack of speed, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. According to the paper, on a recent episode of SportsCenter, the channel "ridiculed" Molina by "showing him run in slow motion to a "Chariots of Fire" theme, while the anchors were laughing hysterically in the background."

Our View:

Not very nice, but also fairly accurate. However, while Bengie won't steal any bases this season, he will hit plenty of home runs and manage one of the best pitching staffs in all of baseball.

May 9, 2010

Bengie Molina (hamstring) is not in the Giants' lineup on Sunday, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

Our View:

Molina will test his hamstring this morning, though it sounds like he'll be held out either way. Consider him day-to-day, but it sounds safe to start him next week if you had planned on doing so before.

May 8, 2010

Bengie Molina was forced to exit in the third inning of Saturday's game due to a tight left hamstring, according to the San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly.

Our View:

Eli Whiteside came in to replace him. For now you can consider Molina day-to-day, though Buster Posey owners will certainly be hoping that a trip to the DL is in store.

May 5, 2010

Bengie Molina went 1-for-3 with his 10th RBI of the season in San Francisco's 3-2 win over the Marlins on Wednesday.

Our View:

He is now hitting .333 on the season. However, through 21 games, he has just two home runs. Expect that pace to increase incrementally as the season goes on.

April 26, 2010

Henry Schulman tweets that the Giants have given Bengie Molina the night off on Monday as they square off against Roy Halladay and the Phillies.

Our View:

Eli Whiteside will get the start at catcher. The Giants have been generous with Molina's time off, but he has produced when in the lineup.

April 20, 2010

Bengie Molina is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Padres. He's getting his regular off day.

Our View:

Eli Whiteside will catch Jonathan Sanchez in tonight's game and Molina should return to action on Wednesday. Molina caught the Giants' last four games, so he gets a well deserved break on Tuesday. Be sure to plug in you backup catcher for tonight in daily fantasy leagues.

April 14, 2010

Bengie Molina is not in the Giants' starting lineup today, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea.

Our View:

Eli Whiteside will start in his place. Expect this to be a weekly occurrence for Molina.

April 10, 2010

Bengie Molina is not in tonight's lineup versus Atlanta, according to John Shea's (San Francisco Chronicle) twitter page.

Our View:

Eli Whiteside will start at catcher in his absence. Molina is fine physically, and will return behind the plate Sunday with ace Tim Lincecum on the hill.

April 7, 2010

Bengie Molina is not in the Giants' starting lineup this afternoon against Houston, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman.

Our View:

Eli Whiteside will man up the catching position in Molina's place. Don't be surprised when Molina sits on a day game following a night game, though he'll still likely play five or six days a week.

March 27, 2010

Bengie Molina went 2-for-4 with three RBI in today's 4-3 loss to the Angels in the Cactus League. He hit a single and a double.

Our View:

Molina continues to have a good spring training, with a .400 batting average and 10 RBI. The 35-year-old vet should generate solid numbers for fantasy owners in 2010, but should keep in mind that Buster Posey could take over the reigns behind the plate at some point during the season.

March 5, 2010

Bengie Molina went 3-for-3 in today's 7-4 win over Colorado. He hit two singles and a two-run homer off Esmil Rogers.

Our View:

Molina had a strong performance, but fantasy owners should be aware that future star Buster Posey could take his starting gig at some point this season.

January 21, 2010

Bengie Molina has passed his physical, hence finalizing his one-year deal with the Giants, according to Mychael Urban's (Comcast Sportsnet) twitter page.

Our View:

Molina crushed a career-high 20 homers in 2009, and will remain the Giants' catcher until Buster Posey proves he is ready to take over.

January 19, 2010

In a surprising turn of events, Bengie Molina has agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal to stay with the Giants, according to CBS San Francisco.

Our View:

So the Mets have failed at one of their prime offseason objectives. Beyond the Mets not being set at catcher, Molina's decision to stay by the bay also means the young Buster Posey will not have to start in 2010 after all. Molina should remain a top-ten run producing catcher, while Posey will now likely have no value outside of dynasty leagues.

January 19, 2010

Bengie Molina has apparently rejected the Mets' most recent offer, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.

Our View:

Olney also said that the Mets may start shifting their focus toward pitcher Joel Pineiro, meaning Molina's eventual signing with them may not be too imminent.

January 13, 2010

Updating an earlier item, Bengie Molina is "close" to signing with the New York Mets, according to Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports.

Our View:

So one of the offseason's most unnecessary melodramas appears to be finally nearing a conclusion. Expect the deal to be for two seasons. Stay tuned.

January 13, 2010

Updating an earlier report, Bengie Molina could sign with the Mets by the end of the week, according to the New York Post.

Our View:

He has finally reportedly backed off of his demand for a three-year contract, and is now amendable to a two-year deal. If that is indeed the case, his signing is likely very imminent. Stay tuned.

January 12, 2010

According to ESPNindiser.com, a source reported that Bengie Molina could be a member of the Mets within 2-3 days.

Our View:

The two parties have been linked for some time, but have also been locked in a stalemate over the length of the deal. Molina wants three years and the Mets don't want to commit to more than one, so perhaps this reports means the two sides are willing to compromise on a two-year deal. Stay tuned as it appears they are very close to coming to an agreement.

January 7, 2010

The Mets are not close to an agreement with free agent catcher Bengie Molina, according to the New York Daily News.

Our View:

Molina is still hoping for a three-year deal, while the Mets don't want to go longer than one-year with a vesting option. Even though we are talking about the Amazins here, Molina, at age 35, has no shot at getting a three-year contract.

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