Write me a paragraph for an article about Yadier Molina. The paragraph should be between 150-250 words.
Yadier Molina is one of Major League Baseball's all-time greatest catchers. The 9-time gold glove winner is considered by many to be the greatest defensive catcher in the history of baseball. Prior to free agency, Molina stated that if the right offer didn't come along he would consider retiring from baseball as a whole. Molina's retirement would be a significant one for the St. Louis Cardinals as well as baseball as a whole. Molina has played all 17 years of his career with the Cardinals. Playing that long with one team is a rarity nowadays, especially at a position as physically demanding as a catcher. Drafted in 2000, the now 38-year-old Molina has amassed 160 homers across over 2,000 regular season games. Batting at a very effective .280 clip, Yadier Molina has been selected to 9 all-star games in his career and won two World Series trophies. Although he's slowed down at the plate, Molina is still one of the top defensive catchers in the entire league. This article will cover the incredible career of Yadier Molina and look ahead to what his retirement might mean for the Cardinals.