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Springfield catcher Yadier Molina called up to St. Louis Cardinals
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Yadier Molina open to playing past 2020
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Yadier Molina - Wikipedia
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St. Louis Cardinals: Yadier Molina's greatness is more prominent than you might think – BanterCamp, Inc
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Series Preview 9/27-29: Cubs vs. Cardinals - Viva El Birdos
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Molina, Cardinals hold off fading Cubs again, 2-1
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Cardinals Buy Bulletproof Cups After Yadier Molina Took Pitch to the Balls
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My goal is to stay,' says Molina. But if talks falter with Cardinals, he's open to free agency
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