PT TODAY: Molina stays put in St. Louis

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Cardinals | Yadier Molina staying in St. Louis
Free-agent C Yadier Molina agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth a reported $9 million to remain with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, Feb. 8.  Source: MLB Network - Jon Heyman
 
BHQ take: As most expected, Molina returns to the Cardinals for a 19th season. While he will almost certainly be St. Louis’ #1 catcher, he no longer is in included in the top couple of tiers of catchers. While he batted .262 in 2020, his xBA was 30 points less, and his PX was a poor 44. Another consideration for fantasy managers is that after many years of extraordinary health...

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