One of the most important questions facing the Cardinals this offseason is if and when they will strike an extension with catcher and future Hall of Famer Yadier Molina.
As long as that question lacks clarity, a hypothetical conversation will run along a parallel track.
If the 38-year-old Molina’s career is going to finish with a team not named the Cardinals, which club would it be?
Recent news that multiple teams have joined the Cardinals in conversations with Molina’s camp have stoked the guessing game. Some what-ifs seem easier to dismiss than others.
The persistence of Albert Pujols, who is preparing for season No.