Cards deal Molina a hefty raise

ST. LOUIS - When it was over, when the numbers were finalized and the contract was ready, Yadier Molina cried tears of joy.

Molina and the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday announced a new deal that adds up to $60 million over three seasons through 2020, increasing the likelihood the catcher will finish his decorated career with his only major-league team.

"This is a special day; I can't be more happy than I am right now," Molina said.