Page 1 of 1
Jose Molina signs with Tampa Bay
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:15 pm
by dagger
jaysonst Jayson Stark
#Rays deal with Jose Molina guarantees him $1.5 M in 2012, plus $1.5M team option or $300,000 buyout in 2013.
19 minutes ago
Probably more than I would have paid him. This will stand as my contribution to any appreciation thread.
If the Florida teams want to divest themselves of their anglos so they can sign only Latins, I can think of a pitcher or two on the Rays who we could use.
Re: Jose Molina signs with Tampa Bay
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:56 pm
by distracted
I would have done that deal for the Jays. Depending on the progess of TD we could always buy him out next year.
Always liked Molina, sad to see him go.
Re: Jose Molina signs with Tampa Bay
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:03 pm
by Michael Bradley
I would have given that deal to Molina as well. Good back-up catcher and he actually hit while he was here.
If they feel McDonald is worth that much, then I don't see why Molina isn't. Good deal for the Rays, IMO.
Re: Jose Molina signs with Tampa Bay
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:40 pm
by rarefind
The value Molina brought to the team easily warrants such a deal, definitely sad to see him go. Wonder who will be targeted as a potential back up?
Re: Jose Molina signs with Tampa Bay
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:22 pm
by mini
We offered him arb, so we get picks right? If so, I'm sad to see him go in the sense that he's a decent back-up, but it's great that he left because we get a sandwich pick (correct?)
Re: Jose Molina signs with Tampa Bay
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:40 pm
by rarefind
yes, sandwich pick for losing molina (type b). still think that there would have been more value keeping him due to the new cba imposing a budget of sorts to sign draftees + the fact that we are given an additional first rounder for failing to sign beede.
Re: Jose Molina signs with Tampa Bay
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:22 pm
by BigLeagueChew
varitek , pudge or shoppach as our backup? unless they believe d'arnaud is ready
Re: Jose Molina signs with Tampa Bay
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:03 am
by Parataxis
rarefind wrote:yes, sandwich pick for losing molina (type b). still think that there would have been more value keeping him due to the new cba imposing a budget of sorts to sign draftees + the fact that we are given an additional first rounder for failing to sign beede.
Does anybody know if the draft signing bonus limit is fixed, or if it depends on how many picks you have?
Re: Jose Molina signs with Tampa Bay
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:52 am
by Randle McMurphy
As I said in the previous thread, he's well worth what the Rays will be paying him. Quite the bargain really.
Re: Jose Molina signs with Tampa Bay
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:52 am
by Randle McMurphy
BigLeagueChew wrote:varitek , pudge or shoppach as our backup? unless they believe d'arnaud is ready
Certainly not Varitek, he can barely move anymore. Would prefer Chris Snyder.