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Wainwright agrees to 5-year extension
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Cardinals: Yadier Molina just signed. Is Adam Wainwright next?
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2021 MLB Season Preview: Team-by-Team Capsules - The New York Times
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Phillies' 6-run ninth tops Cardinals in 6-3 wild-card win
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Cardinals Sign Yadier Molina To One-Year Extension - MLB Trade Rumors
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Adam Wainwright - Wikipedia
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Adam Wainwright Contract Extension: Cardinals Continue to Benefit
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The Viz: The Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Through Time
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Cardinals veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright agrees to one-year
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Cardinals: New payroll numbers makes Wainwright signing
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Cardinals' Adam Wainwright explains late-season struggles in
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