Marlins Inquire On Bengie Molina

I'll say yes to Molina if it only where to cost us something like McPherson and De la Cruz.

"Wayy more than that.

How about Ryan Tucker and Mike Stanton?

Okay maybe Tucker, McPherson and Rabelo?"

Ryan Tucker and Mike Stanton is a big hell no!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wouldn't be against trading Tucker for Molina if the Giants pay atleast half of Molina remaining salary. If that is not possible then replace Tucker with 2 of Tankersley/De La Cruz/Graham Taylor/Jesus Delgado.

Rabelo is nothing more than a AAA backup catcher.

I really like the idea of bringing Bengie Molina to the Marlins, he brings a veteran presence behind the plate, a good bat, great defense, and we would only have to pay him 2.2 million for the rest of the year which isn't bad for a player of his caliber. If we could get away with giving up only Dallas Mcpherson and a pitching prospect that would be a steal, but I think it would be more realistic to assume that we would have to give up atleast Cody Ross in the deal. That actually wouldn't be so bad because Amezaga plays a great center field, and it would force the Marlins to either call Maybin up or make a trade for a center fielder, maybe David Dejesus, he is having a very steady season and he is cheap even for the fish.

Hey FishFan,

Considering your reaction to the guy wanting Tucker and Stanton for Molina, I'm doubtful, but out of curiosity, what would you think of something like...

Baltimore sends Florida:
Daniel Cabrera
Ramon Hernandez (eats most if not all of the contract)
Chad Bradford

FOR

Logan Morrison
Bryan Peterson
Aaron Thompson
Kyle Kaminska
Jesus Delgado

The idea being that the Fish address three 'issues' at once, with Cabrera offering durability and a still-huge upside as a No. 4 (now...could go up, esp. in NL) to a rotation that's actually been pretty good, but is young and runs the risk of wearing down/injury toward the end of the year- think Joe Blanton for the Phils; Ramon gives you a pretty big upgrade behind the dish. He's no longer an elite catcher, but he's still on pace to bang out 20+ HRs and has been pretty hot since mid-June, hitting 7 of his 11 jacks in that period and raising his BA around 30 points; then you got Bradford, who is signed pretty cheap and is quietly (look at the numbers) having a great year...he'd instantly help the 'pen both with his game and with his experience (added bonus, in 14 postseason IP, hasn't given up a run).

Three major leaguers for one legit prospect (Morrison) who, nevertheless, hasn't played a game over High A and has another decent 1B (not a premium position either) prospect ahead of him in Gaby Sanchez, a once-interesting pitching prospect in Thompson who still has upside, but who's been struggling all year, a Low A masher who's in...Low A! and a couple of C/D level pitching prospects (frankly, interchangeable if you don't like the specific names).

Just a thought. I actually don't think it's enough, but I'm trying to pocket my personal bias (as an O's fan) and think of something equitable. Could swap Sherrill for Bradford, but I think that would cost Coughlin (maybe in place of Peterson or Kaminska).

How about this...

Giants send:
Bengie Molina
Jack Taschner
Kevin Correia
Kelvin Pichardo

Marlins send:
Ryan Tucker
Mike Rabelo
Dallas McPherson