Bennett's Option Declined

by joecardsfan on Nov 2, 2007 1:41 PM EDT

Not that's it's relevant, but just thought I'd share. I don't know what this means as far as who they will get to back up Molina. I, personally, think it's a moot point, and we could put one of those throw back things little kids use for all I care. We'll see I suppose.

Here's the link:
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/9872CD8D0FD1C7FF86257387005D2F0F ?OpenDocument

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Funny

I Like the line about the throwback thing.

I don't have too much of a comment here. Back up catchers generally cost nothing unless you are Henry Blanco. The Cubs are paying him like $3.25 million this year.

Is Anderson ready to move up? He will not play a lot so I would not want to stop is progression. I think AB's are probably more important at this time so I guess I have no real opinion on a back up catcher.

by ICbirdfan on Nov 2, 2007 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

Anderson

Says in the article that the team doesn't think he's ready to make the jump

by brafi on Nov 2, 2007 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I wonder what happens

when a MLB fastball hits one of those little throwback things? Be funny to see once.

"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill

by lordsummer on Nov 2, 2007 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

yadi's brother jose

is a FA. He's not better then Bennett, as I understand, but most backup C's stink anyway. I could see the Molina Bros. doing the catching together in 08

Future Redbirds

by erik on Nov 2, 2007 2:01 PM EDT reply actions

not that i'm advocating it.

Future Redbirds

by erik on Nov 2, 2007 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I looked this up the other day

(yes, I was bored beyond belief) Probably watching a World Series game at the time. Jose is a little better than Bennett, both behind the plate and hitting. He's not good, of course, but he's better than Bennett.

by chuckb on Nov 2, 2007 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions

He also has a much better arm.

by outraged on Nov 2, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Brandon Yarbrough

for a dark horse canidate, if the organization views him as a career back-up it's not completely out of the question.

by Dave Barry on Nov 2, 2007 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Posada

Get Jorge to back up Yadier. I say 3 years at 40 mil gets it done. What do you say, kids?

Let me get this straight...Rowand over Pujols??? Really, Tony?

by cardzfan24 on Nov 2, 2007 2:01 PM EDT reply actions

Joke?

by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 2, 2007 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah

I really want the Cardinals to spend that much on a backup C.

Let me get this straight...Rowand over Pujols??? Really, Tony?

by cardzfan24 on Nov 2, 2007 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Backups

Here is how I see it going down for the backup catcher.

Once Team USA is done on their trip the front office will ask themselves if Anderson is ready. Most likely answer is that he is not yet ready. At this point Molina will be contacted unless he is already under a contract, if he comes cheap enough (probably making less then his little brother) then he gets the job. Next the Cards will look at Stinnett or another washed up catcher just looking for a few bucks and a few more ABs. Anything to keep the backup costing less then 1M.

by StLHugo on Nov 2, 2007 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

Interestingly bad idea

I just had the most off the wall idea for a backup catcher.

Mike Matheny

He won't have to play everyday, he can continue to mentor Yadi, he can learn to coach, assist with video, etc. Worth a shot but I seriously doubt he would take it, want it or that the club would want to risk his injury flaring up.

by StLHugo on Nov 2, 2007 3:16 PM EDT reply actions

Done

I thought he is officially done? He realized his concussion will never allow him to play again. I also thoght he was coaching somewhere and liking it.

by ICbirdfan on Nov 2, 2007 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

knoedler..

a six year minor league free agent with Giants. Cheap, coming off a career year, a great team player, good catcher, and a Central Illinois boy (springfield).

go crazy folks..........

by wwbd on Nov 2, 2007 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

I've been advocating

Todd Greene for some time. Decent bat, decent defensively. Available on a split-contract, most likely.

by liam on Nov 2, 2007 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

todd greene

the new kelly stinnett, aka the backup catcher you want your team to sign every winter and they never do. at this rate, we'll sign him when he turns into a total pumpkin.

Future Redbirds

by erik on Nov 2, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions