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Cubs, Willson Contreras avoid arbitration with $9.625-million deal
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Willson Contreras turns cheers and tears into boos, plays spoiler
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Chicago Cubs: Willson Contrearas has been on fire since returning
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Contreras, Cubs avoid arbitration, agree to $9.625M contract
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Willson Contreras, Chicago Cubs avoid arbitration, can they agree
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Chicago Cubs News: Willson Contreras declines qualifying offer
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Cubs react to Willson Contreras being relieved of catching duties
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Cubs Spend $42.65 Million in Today, Sign ALL Arb Eligible Players
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Willson Contreras turns cheers and tears into boos, plays spoiler
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Report: Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras Declines Qualifying Offer
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Cubs' Willson Contreras on avoiding arbitration: I think both