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Cardinals moving $87.5M signing Willson Contreras to DH, OF - ESPN
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Free agent catcher Willson Contreras agrees to five-year deal with Cardinals - News from Rob Rains
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Cardinals moving Willson Contreras off catcher months after he signed $87.5 million contract
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What recasting Willson Contreras at DH, outfield reveals about Cardinals' pitching woes
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Cardinals to use Contreras as primary DH for next few weeks
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Cardinals drop another series opener, lose 7-3 to Dodgers
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Cardinals move Willson Contreras from catcher after $87.5 million contract
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BenFred: Don't rush Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras out of that No. 5 spot just yet
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Willson Contreras talks Cardinals position change
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Willson Contreras shifting to designated hitter for Cardinals
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Chicago Cubs lose in 14 innings ahead of Cardinals series
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Cardinals making significant change amid poor start to season