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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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Yadier Molina Injury: Updates on Cardinals Catcher's Recovery from Thumb Surgery, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols chases 700 home run baseball glory : NPR
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Cardinals C Yadier Molina misses start of spring training Midwest News - Bally Sports
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Back after long absence, Astros' Verlander aims to get sharp
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Last-place St. Louis Cardinals trying to find their way - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols chases 700 home run baseball glory : NPR
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BenFred: Molina's delayed arrival to his final Cardinals spring training turns into deserved celebration of cornerstone catcher
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Joe Girardi applauds Yadier Molina's run of 2,000 games behind plate for St. Louis Cardinals
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Cardinals open camp without timetable for Molina