Derrick Gould of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported on Wednesday that Yadier Molina’s agent told the St. Louis Cardinals the future Hall of Fame catcher would like to return in 2021 and possibly in 2022. If the Cardinals grant Molina a two-year extension, it would mean the currently 37-year old would be nearly 40 on Opening Day of the 2022 season.
This creates several questions the Cardinals will have to deal with if Molina is extended. These questions include the future of the seemly heir-apparent Andrew Knizner. Can the Cardinals afford to continue to keep Knizner waiting in the wings for two more seasons?