The Cardinals’ cornerstone catcher is tougher than a $2 steak. He has bruised and bloodied Father Time. His impact on Cardinals baseball — past, present and future — is nearly impossible to put into words. He should be in the Hall of Fame one day, and here’s thinking the “debate” about his credentials will look silly when all is said and done.
The catcher’s current contract — a three-year, $60 million deal signed in April of 2017 — expires after the 2020 season.
The easiest play for the Cardinals here is to simply ask to revisit the conversation after the 2020 season.