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Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina among legendary partnerships
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June 3, 2004: Yadier Molina gets two hits, throws out first baserunner in his debut game
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Yadi makes history, catches 2,000 games for same team
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St. Louis Cardinals News: Yadier Molina reaches 2,000 hits
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Cardinals and Yadier Molina discuss a potential return
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Relive The Ride: Yadier Molina's top MLB moments
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A look back at Yadier Molina's career from 2004 to 2022
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Memphis Flyer The Catcher and I
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Is Cardinals' Molina deserving of Hall of Fame induction?
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Yadier Molina makes his 2000th start at catcher - A Hunt and Peck - Viva El Birdos