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Contreras: Cardinals are a 'better organization' than Cubs
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Cardinals Sign C Willson Contreras - Viva El Birdos
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Contreras' edge already on display in the early days of Cardinals camp
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Cubs' Happ hits Cardinals catcher Contreras in head with follow-through, then gets hit by pitch - ABC News
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New report explains why Cardinals removed Willson Contreras as catcher
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Ranking the candidates in the Cardinals' pursuit of a new catcher
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Sources: Cardinals finalizing five-year deal with All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, National
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This Cardinals announcer believes Willson Contreras will not be their catcher in 2024
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Former Chicago Cub Willson Contreras signs with Cardinals, reports say - St. Louis Business Journal
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Cardinals remove ex-Cub Willson Contreras from catching rotation - Chicago Sun-Times
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Contreras committed to catching again soon, thrives in return to Wrigley
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Willson Contreras ready to reclaim role as starting catcher: Cardinals Extra
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Willson Contreras: Joining St. Louis Cardinals 'a dream come true