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The shocking reason Willson Contreras was removed as Cardinals
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Willson Contreras reportedly agrees to five-year, $87.5 million
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Cubs' Happ hits Cardinals catcher Contreras in head with follow
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Photo: St. Louis Cardinals Catcher Willson Contreras Injured
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Contreras back in lineup as DH for Cardinals vs. Cubs tonight
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Catcher Ivan Herrera turned last year's growing pains into big
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Willson Contreras Reportedly Has Long-Term Offers on the Table
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Willson Contreras Injury Could Be Death Blow to Cubs' Playoff
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Willson Contreras exits Cardinals debut with injury
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Willson Contreras headed to the IL as Cardinals begin looking
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Photo: St. Louis Cardinals Willson Contreras Hit In Head By Bat
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Report: Catcher Willson Contreras agrees to five-year, $87.5M deal
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Progress report: St. Louis Cardinals - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Rumors: Could Willson Contreras already be on the trade block
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New report explains why Cardinals removed Willson Contreras as catcher