JUPITER, Fla. — This camp finally feels right.
The Cardinals’ cornerstone catcher is back with his baseball flock.
Equipment bag slung over his shoulder, Raiders football hat atop his head, future Hall of Famer Yadier Molina walked up the sidewalk that leads from the Roger Dean Stadium players’ parking lot, entered the clubhouse and emerged wearing Cardinals gear.
A celebration was underway.
Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak met Molina in the parking lot for a hug. Adam Wainwright’s young son, Caleb, insisted his dad take him to see his baseball uncle. When clubhouse doors closed for a team meeting, a round of applause penetrated the wall.