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Molina back for 2022? Here's why it might make sense for the Cardinals

Live from Jupiter, here are the highlights of our weekly baseball chat with Post-Dispatch readers.

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Tyler Webb (30) jokes with catcher Ivan Herrera (47) and bullpen coach Bryan Eversgerd (72) during Cardinals spring training at the Roger Dean Stadium complex in Jupiter, Fla. on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Photo by Colter Peterson

Q: What do you see taking place in the transition from Yadier Molina to Ivan Herrera or Andrew Knizner at catcher, and will the Cardinals need Molina beyond 2021 for it to go smoothly?

A: The first thing is that John Mozeliak made it clear the other day that he expects Molina to relinquish some of his accustomed playing time this season to Knizner.