I don't understand Sabean's explanation of not offering Molina arbitration

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Posted by Duck the Fodgers on 2009-12-04 17:20:23
In Reply to: Andrew Baggarly:"Nobody thinks he's ready to catch 100-plus games in the big league posted by Calvin and Hobbs on 2009-12-04 16:48:15

If he suspects Molina already has a multi-year offer, wouldn't it be more of a reason to offer arbitration and get draft compensation?

This is a weak FA year, and Molina is the best catcher available. There's a pretty good chance he signs somewhere else. And since Sabean doesn't think Posey is ready to start, what do they have to lose by offering Molina arbitration?

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Andrew Baggarly:"Nobody thinks he's ready to catch 100-plus games in the big league - Calvin and Hobbs 2009-12-04 16:48:15 (226 views)
- Sabean is just scared off Posey didn't hit well in the AFL - DJ 2009-12-14 22:01:13 (70 views)
- Don't understand why some fans want the G's to rush Posey - LG 2009-12-04 20:45:28 (133 views)
  - I don't see the problem of platooning Posey while he improves his catching skills - glass half empty 2009-12-04 21:28:14 (125 views)
    - I think it would depend on who his platoon partner is - LG 2009-12-04 22:59:52 (146 views)
      - I think it matters to the extent of how he handles the pitching staff and mentor to Posey - glass half empty 2009-12-04 23:22:54 (136 views)
- I don't understand Sabean's explanation of not offering Molina arbitration - Duck the Fodgers 2009-12-04 17:20:23 (144 views)
  - .285 OBP - microwave donut 2009-12-07 10:23:44 (71 views)
  - It's probably because they don't want to pay him the amount that he would get in arbitration - glass half empty 2009-12-04 17:24:34 (135 views)
    - With the names thrown out there... Nick Johnson, Beltre, Dye - Duck the Fodgers 2009-12-05 05:37:27 (144 views)
      - I agree with that. It made sense if they were going to go with Posey - microwave donut 2009-12-07 13:51:02 (86 views)

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