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Grading Willson Contreras 5-year, $87.5 million Cardinals contract in free agency
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Willson Contreras on signing with the Cardinals and replacing Yadier Molina - He was my idol
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Historic Night As Albert Pujols Hits His 700th Career Home Run
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New Cardinals Willson Contreras introduced to St. Louis
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Willson Contreras deal with Cardinals
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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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Oliver Marmol helped recruit Willson Contreras to Cardinals
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Willson Contreras powers Cardinals back from brink, sets up a walk-off winner vs. Padres
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Cardinals replace Yadier Molina with Willson Contreras on $87.5M deal
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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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MLB Network - There's a new face behind the dish in St. Louis. 🍽️ Willson Contreras and the Cardinals are reportedly in agreement on a 5-year deal.
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Chicago Cubs fans angered by Willson Contreras' comments at first press conference with St. Louis Cardinals: “Loser a** catcher”, “Full heel turn”
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Cubs fans react to Cardinals closing in on a deal with Willson Contreras
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Don't make me cry, Wishing them a happy retirement but I'm still sad - St. Louis Cardinals fans react to the ending of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina's careers