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One massive reason on why Willson Contreras was relieved of
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Contreras homers as Quintana, Cubs beat Cards, tie Brewers - ABC7
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New report explains why Cardinals removed Willson Contreras as catcher
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Tag: Willson Contreras – NBC Chicago
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Cardinals' Willson Contreras to return to catching duties - ESPN
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Cardinals land Willson Contreras with $87.5M deal
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Report: Cardinals, Contreras agree to 5-year, $87.5M deal
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Molina tells ESPN he's 'willing to go into free agency,' entertain
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Cubs free agent Willson Contreras agrees to deal with Cardinals
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Reports: Cardinals agree to deal with catcher Wilson Contreras
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Cardinals, Willson Contreras agree to deal five-year, $87.5M deal
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Chicago Cubs manger David Ross glad Willson Contreras spoke up
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Willson Contreras contract: Catcher agrees on five-year deal with
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This Cardinals announcer believes Willson Contreras will not be
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Cardinals: Pressure to replace a legend getting to Willson Contreras