Yadier Molina will become a free agent following the 2012 MLB season with the St. Louis Cardinals, and he has already made it clear to everyone involved that he will not negotiate a long term deal once the regular season begins. That may not resonate well with cardinals fans, who saw Albert Pujols go the exact same route last season, only to leave for greener pastures with the Los Angeles Angels a few months back.
While many in the St. Louis organization truly feel that by moving Lance Berkman to first base and adding Carlos Beltran to the outfield, the team can still compete for a World Series championship in 2012. But if they lose their backstop, who is more than formidable with the bat while excelling defensively behind the plate, can the Cards expect to remain competitive in the National League for years to come?
Molina will allow his agent to continue to talk with St. Louis regarding an extension, and has not declared a drop dead date at this point, only stating that he will no...
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