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The shocking reason Willson Contreras was removed as Cardinals starting catcher
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Willson Contreras Joining Cardinals on 5-Year, $87.5M Deal - Cubs Insider
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Carlson homers twice, DeJong goes deep as well in Cards' 9-3 win over Nats Midwest News - Bally Sports
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Cardinals move Willson Contreras from catcher after $87.5 million contract
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Ckik] Cardinals moving Willson Contreras off catcher months after he signed $87.5 million contract : r/CHICubs
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4 potential impact players the Cardinals seem to have lost interest in
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Contreras apologizes to Cubs: 'I would never say something against' them
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Chicago Cubs lose in 14 innings ahead of Cardinals series
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Greenberg: With the Cardinals down and out, it's time for the Cubs to seize the NL Central - The Athletic
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Cardinals to use Contreras as primary DH for next few weeks