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BenFred: No-frills first meeting between Cardinals, Contreras set foundation for catcher's signing
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BenFred: The Cardinals have 99 problems, but a self-created pitching mess is by far the biggest
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Bourjos turns it up a notch
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BenFred: With heart and head on fire, Willson Contreras proves he's the catcher for Cardinals
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BenFred: Cardinals need a catcher, and departing Cubs leader Contreras could be great fit