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FA Spotlight: Willson Contreras - Viva El Birdos
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Willson Contreras returns to Wrigley Field: Cardinals DH drives in
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Cardinals 3, Cubs 1: Nico Hoerner injured in frustrating loss
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St. Louis Cardinals promote catcher; Willson Contreras to DH
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Willson Contreras' offensive struggles continue in Cardinals' loss
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Willson Contreras contract: Catcher agrees on five-year deal with
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Cardinals Rumors: Is Wilson Contreras Defense a Concern?
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Willson Contreras to resume catching duties barely a week after
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Willson Contreras talks Cardinals position change
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St. Louis Cardinals Place Catcher Willson Contreras on Injured List
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Willson Contreras headed to the IL as Cardinals begin looking
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Cardinals To Place Willson Contreras On Injured List - MLB Trade
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New report explains why Cardinals removed Willson Contreras as catcher
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The St. Louis Cardinals are blaming Willson Contreras for their