Benjie Mowina

Okay, game one of the 2010 World Series in San Francisco and they're announcing the starting lineups and extras.  Renel announces Rangers catcher Benjie Molina.  What do the Giant fans do?  Cheer?  Boo?  Remain silent?

Although our five year old's favorite player is Tim Lincecum, he loves to play catcher in pee-wee ball.  Molina (pronounced Mowina) has been his favorite catcher.  This year he made the pee-wee All-star team, and chose uniform number 1 to wear in honor of Molina.  He got to catch a few innings, throwing his arms up and yelling, "YES!" when the manager asked him to catch.  Although he's very small, with the gear on he resembles Molina.  I would be okay with a Giants/Rangers World Series, and I'm sure our son would be too.

Molina Again?

The Giants re-signed catcher Benjie Molina. In what is a mixed-feelings bag, I'm wondering what is done that will help the team win the World Series. His offensive numbers were down last year and I'm not sure we can see a repeat of '08. Even with good common offensive numbers (avg., HR, RBI) he is still the slowest player in baseball and his on-base percentage is horrific.

He handles the staff well, but could another catcher do the same? Is Molina's signing a hint that the Giants think Buster Posey isn't ready for prime time for a few more years? I don't see the Giants activity in the off season as indicative that they're ready to push for the title just yet. Wait til next year...again?