Bengie Molina News

On vacation. Don't bother me. Should the Giants trade Matt Cain for Evan Longoria, I'll tweet something super witty.

Hot rumors and cool talk around Monday afternoon's Hot Stove: Torrealba on Giants radar Giants GM Brian Sabean confirmed to MLB.com's Chris Haft his club's interest in free-agent Yorvit Torrealba as a bridge to highly-touted catching prospect Buster Posey.

The Giants have moved four prospects onto their 40-man roster, which protects them from the upcoming Rule 5 draft.

This is the second in a series of position analyses heading into Friday's start of the free-agent shopping season.

Free agent catcher Bengie Molina had 20 homers and 80 RBI for the San Francisco Giants this season, but posted a lowly .285 on base percentage.

Not the part of the month where frigid temperatures make players taking part in the World Series dress like theya TMre about to embark on a voyage to the Arctic.

Come see a declining player cost us a game or so.....who'd cross the street to see a .220/.330/.420 player? 7:31 PM JEnotJEJE FWIW, USS Mariner is not thrilled with Griffey's retention, but also estimates that the move will cost only .5 wins next season.

Omar Minaya met with Scott Boras for 45 minutes last night to begin to determine the price on Matt Holliday.

The free-agent market for catchers in 2009-10 is chock full of high-profile experience, durability and veteran savvy behind the plate.

After the 2011 season, the Chicago Cubs will have to make a choice: keep third baseman Aramis Ramirez and purchase his club option for $16 million, or let him hit the market and buy the remainder of the contract for $2 million.

General manager Brian Sabean, who signed left-hander Jeremy Affeldt shortly after open bidding in free agency began last offseason, recently said that the Giants might chart a new course by taking a "wait-and-see" approach toward players on the market.

I would like to know which Giants farmhands have the best shot, besides Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner, of contributing to the team in 2010.

Sooner or later, I'll get around to writing my thoughts on the San Francisco Giants' 2009 season.

Pablo Sandoval led your team in walks this season . Please ponder the significance of that tidbit throughout this offseason.

With the news that both GM Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy have received two-year extensions to stay in their respective roles for the San Francisco Giants, fans and media alike are starting to look for a new scapegoat.

For the first time in three years, the Mets received a dominating pitching performance on the regular season's final day.

Rich Aurilia is at first base hitting seventh in his final home game as a Giant.

Freddy Sanchez is likely to be the second baseman in 2010. Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner need more seasoning in the minors.

Catcher Bengie Molina and outfielder Randy Winn probably won't start either of the Giants' remaining two games, manager Bruce Bochy said Friday.

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