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This Cardinals announcer believes Willson Contreras will not be their catcher in 2024
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Willson Contreras Reached Out to a Friend With the Cardinals, Got a Positive Report - Bleacher Nation
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Cardinals to use Contreras as primary DH for next few weeks
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Willson Contreras returns to Wrigley Field — as Cardinals DH
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Cubs' Happ hits Cardinals catcher Contreras in head with follow-through, then gets hit by pitch - NBC Sports
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Cubs' Happ hits Cardinals catcher Contreras in head with follow-through, then gets hit by pitch
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Cardinals: Pressure to replace a legend getting to Willson Contreras
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Willson Contreras Reportedly Has Long-Term Offers on the Table from Both the Cardinals and Astros - Bleacher Nation
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Willson Contreras discussed when he first envisioned playing with the Cardinals
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Willson Contreras turns cheers and tears into boos, plays spoiler for Cardinals at Wrigley
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From Cubs to Cardinals: Who else did it before Willson Contreras?
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BenFred: Cardinals need a catcher, and departing Cubs leader Contreras could be great fit
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Cardinals Shockingly Move Willson Contreras Off Catching Duties
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New Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras making effort to mesh with Adam Wainwright