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The Athletic] Willson Contreras NL least valuable player of the half : r/CHICubs
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Quick hook on Contreras suggests Cardinals miscalculated the learning curve of replacing a franchise icon
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The St. Louis Cardinals' potential roster purge this winter
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St. Louis Cardinals 2023 Projected Starting Lineup After Signing Willson Contreras - Fastball
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New Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras making effort to mesh with Adam Wainwright
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Cardinals get their new catcher, ex-Cub Willson Contreras
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Willson Contreras to return to catcher role for Cardinals
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What's wrong with the Cardinals?
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Cardinals 2023 Opening Day roster