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Willson Contreras Reached Out to a Friend With the Cardinals, Got a Positive Report - Bleacher Nation
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Bleacher Nation on X: Willson Contreras Writes About His Time with the Cubs, and About His Decision to Join the Cardinals / X
Willson Contreras deal with Cardinals
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Adam Wainwright surprises teammates, sings opening day national anthem: Cardinals Extra
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Bleacher Nation on X: If you missed the big rivalry news today, Willson Contreras is no longer the Cardinals' starting catcher: / X
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Stroman and Chicago, Bellinger Raking, Nico Prevents History, Old Friends Struggling, Woodruff Hurt, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation
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Willson Contreras' offensive struggles continue in Cardinals' loss
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Cardinals, Willson Contreras agree to deal five-year, $87.5M deal in MLB free agency, per report
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St Louis Cardinals Team News, Fixtures and Results
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Cardinals now seeing intense, impactful Willson Contreras they formerly competed against