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Why Willson Contreras got a long-term commitment from the Cardinals, not the Cubs - The Athletic
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Contreras orchestrates heel turn as Cubs lose to St. Louis
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Cubs momentum hits wall as Cards get third win over Stroman
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Sun-Times Sports on X: The @suntimes_sports cover, featuring Willson Contreras, who talked about turning the page from #Cubs to Cardinals, who operate different, by @SLGreenberg - / X
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Willson Contreras makes his return to Chicago in Game 1 vs. Cubs
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Cardinals fall to Cubs 3-2 with Contreras's fingerprints all over
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Willson Contreras returns to Wrigley Field — as Cardinals DH Midwest News - Bally Sports
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Ex-Cub Willson Contreras will sign with rival Cardinals - Chicago Sun-Times
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Willson Contreras: Joining St. Louis Cardinals 'a dream come true
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Willson Contreras: From Chicago Cubs to St. Louis Cardinals?
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Cardinals rally for 7-5 win over the Cubs to split London series
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Willson Contreras wanted to be a Cardinal because of Albert Pujols, even when he was still on the Cubs
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Jon Lester Gifts Watches to Cubs' Willson Contreras, David Ross – NBC Chicago
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