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Cardinals Extend Yadier Molina At Premium Rate

Found February 28, 2012 on Fangraphs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Yadier Molina,  Ken Rosenthal,  Joe Mauer,  Mike Piazza,  Johnny Bench,  Ted Simmons,  Ivan Rodriguez,  Gary Carter,  Jason Kendall,  Tim Mccarver,  Benito Santiago,  Ryan Zimmerman
TEAMS: St. Louis Cardinals,  Minnesota Twins,  Washington Nationals,  Kansas City Royals
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Yadier Molina is one of my favorite players in the sport. His combination of elite defensive skills and developing offense gives him a real argument to be considered the best catcher in the sport, and he’s one of the main reasons the Cardinals have been a contending team since he took over as th...
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