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Sullivan: Why didn't the Cubs keep Contreras
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Cardinals replace Yadier Molina with Willson Contreras on $87.5M
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Astros interested in Cubs' FA Willson Contreras, Dusty Baker says
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Photo: St. Louis Cardinals Sign All-Star Catcher Willson Contreras
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Cardinals replace Yadier Molina with Willson Contreras on $87.5M
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Willson Contreras discussed when he first envisioned playing with
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Slumping St. Louis Cardinals Switch Willson Contreras To New Position
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Willson Contreras' position switch is not his problem - it's the
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How one meeting convinced the Cardinals to sign Willson Contreras