SAN DIEGO – The Los Angeles Angels sought out a character reference on Tim Lincecum. They did not need to think twice about whom to call.
“They asked my opinion,” said Bengie Molina, “and I gave it to them straight-up.”
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For all that Lincecum accomplished with Buster Posey, he always talks in glowing terms about Molina as the catcher who shepherded him as he broke into the big leagues, became his friend and support network besides his batterymate, and channeled his talents when he was at the height of his powers.
While Molina does not hold an official title with the Angels, he is a regular guest instructor with them and is spending time working with kids in extended spring.