Yadier Molina's place in history has been a subject of national debate recently, with pundits from MLB Network to social media pondering his future Hall of Fame candidacy. It's an argument, quite literally, for another day: Molina does not plan to retire until after the 2020 season, and he won't be eligible for Cooperstown until five years after he hangs up his cleats.
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But as it stands now, another All-Star appearance certainly won't hurt his case.
"It's on the back of my mind," Molina said Monday, at All-Star Media Day prior to the T-Mobile Home Run Derby.