If the reports I am reading are true, the Giants have traded Benjie Molina to Texas. 

Benjie or Big Money like I am apt to call him has been nothing less than a Great Giant in his time here.  He was a huge part of why Tim Lincecum has 2 Cy Young awards.  His hitting in the clutch was nothing short of spectacular.  He managed the pitching staff in SF to be the best they could be.  He will be sorely missed.

A Gold Glover, World Series ring holder (dang it, 2002), superb fielder, timely hitter and a source of calm confidence in a clubhouse that needed it. 

He also has been writing a blog that has provided insights into his family, the team and the day-to-day life of a major league catcher.  His candor, honesty and the way he treats people proves that the “nice guy” label is not an act or for the media.  He is that nice and the world has a critical shortage of people like him.  How he shared with all of us the untimely passing of his father, was like him opening up his heart and letting the emotions flow out.  It was astounding in its frankness.  Maybe the Lou Gehrig “luckiest man in the world” speech bared his soul to the degree Benjie did, but other than that it was not something the average fan gets to see.  

The biggest shame of all is that Big Money was never really recognized as an elite backstop in MLB.  How he was treated by the Mets during the offseason was shameful.  I was so happy that the Giants jumped in and were able to sign him for this season.  

Bye Bye Big Money.  Go to Texas and be the move that puts them over the top.  I wish nothing but good things for you and your family.  Come back to SF and coach when you’re done, please?