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18 years ago, Yadier Molina was an instant hit in his debut with the Cardinals
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Yadier Molina - Wikipedia
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Yadier Molina becomes latest Cardinal to make surprise pitching debut
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Cardinals legend Yadier Molina's 10 most memorable moments
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When will Yadier Molina return to the St. Louis Cardinals?
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Yadier Molina improving, Cardinals bats hot
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Anything you can do': A week after Pujols did it, Yadi makes first-career pitching appearance for Cardinals
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Former Cardinals standout Molina settling in as a manager, guiding Puerto Rico in World tourney
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A Baseball Battery That Hasn't Lost Its Charge - The New York Times
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Yadier Molina makes first MLB pitching appearance
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Yadier Molina makes PITCHING DEBUT in Pittsburgh (Cardinals/Pirates