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The St. Louis Cardinals are blaming Willson Contreras for their failures to adjust to life after Yadier Molina
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Bernie: Willson Contreras Gets High Marks, High Praise. Just Ask The Pitchers Who Worked With Him. - Scoops
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Which Catchers Are MLB's Best Pitch Framers?
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St. Louis Cardinals Name Yadi's Heir: Willson Contreras
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MLB trends: William Contreras figuring it out behind the plate; why Cardinals' Nolan Gorman is breaking out
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Cardinals Have a Major Willson Contreras Problem
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St. Louis Cardinals' struggles bigger than loss of Yadier Molina
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Willson Contreras did a better job framing pitches in September, but can that carry over to 2020? - The Athletic
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If Yankees dump Gary Sanchez, Cubs' Willson Contreras would be 'perfect replacement'
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The Cubs signed catcher Yan Gomes. Does this mean Willson Contreras will be traded? - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Contreras back in lineup as DH for Cardinals vs. Cubs tonight; Mikolas suspended 5 games
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2023 Positional Power Rankings: Catcher
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Jose Quintana allows three home runs in loss to Mets
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From bat flips to back picks, Willson Contreras exceeded everyone's expectations - Bleed Cubbie Blue