Molina had a good season in 07 and is the best defensive catcher in the league. Not a bad deal at all for the Cards. Question is what are they going to do with Bryan Anderson, their top prospect catcher? They have to trade it for some pitching at some point.Yadier Molina's four-year deal with the Cardinals is worth $15.5 million.
Molina gets a $250,000 signing bonus, $1.75 million this year, $3.25 million in 2009, $4.25 million in 2010 and $5.25 million in 2011. The deal includes a $7 million club option for 2012 with a $750,000 buyout, and the option increases to $7.5 million if he is traded.