Is the Absence of Molina Palpable?

Yadier Molina left the Cardinals at the end of last season. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs, where he's been a fixture since 2009. The team has signed catcher-turned-pitcher Willson Contreras in his place. "I think Yadi's absence would have been felt more heavily if there weren't already so many outstanding leaders with veteran experience," says Mike Downey.