Molina Catching Franchise Opens Canadian Branch

The last of the big free agents has just been signed as the Toronto Blue Jays cap off their busy off-season by picking up Gold Glove catcher Bengie Molina on a one year deal worth $4.5m. The deal lands Toronto arguably the best defensive catcher in the business, a solid bat capable of double digits in homeruns (people forget that catchers don't really hit much) and solidify their team defence up the middle. When combined with incumbent Greg Zaun, Toronto should get plenty of production from the catching position and maybe they can push for a playoff spot...if Glaus stays healthy...and Halladay...and if Russ Adams and Aaron Hill continue to develop...and, well, a lot of 'ifs'.