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Chasing a Star: A look into Cardinals history as Willson Contreras replaces Yadier Molina
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How catcher Willson Contreras has settled in after dreadful start with Cardinals
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Former Chicago Cubs Catcher Willson Contreras Was Benched by Cardinals for Unbelievable Reason - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs
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How one meeting convinced the Cardinals to sign Willson Contreras: 'That's who I am' - The Athletic
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Cardinals replace Yadier Molina with Willson Contreras on $87.5M deal
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Bernie: Cardinals Go Big in Signing Willson Contreras to Begin a New Era in Catching - Scoops
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Progress report: St. Louis Cardinals - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Willson Contreras exits early, but honors Yadier Molina in home opener
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St. Louis Cardinals Yadier Molina watches as Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras prepares to catch a foul ball from Molina in the fourth inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday