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BenFred: With heart and head on fire, Willson Contreras proves he's the catcher for Cardinals
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Is Willson Contreras a scapegoat or a poor fit? Analyzing the dysfunction in St. Louis
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Byron Murphy Not The Third Wheel At Cornerback
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BenFred: No Pujols, No Molina, No Wainwright. No more distractions if Cardinals can't stop slide
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The St. Louis Cardinals are blaming Willson Contreras for their failures to adjust to life after Yadier Molina
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Cardinals catching heat for Willson Contreras decision, a Cubs view: Best Podcast in Baseball
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BenFred: Cardinals should extend Molina, but ask him to waive his Instagram account
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Are the St Louis Cardinals replacing Willson Contreras at catcher
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Willson Contreras to see more time at DH, outfield for last-place Cardinals, but is the catcher the problem?