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Why moving Willson Contreras to DH could actually be a great move by the Cardinals
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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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Frederickson: After brushing back boo birds, Cardinals manager Marmol needs players, execs to deliver
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Cardinals' Willson Contreras won't play OF after catcher demotion
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What recasting Willson Contreras at DH, outfield reveals about Cardinals' pitching woes
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Woo] The Cardinals aren't just considering using Willson Contreras in the outfield. They will be. Contreras won't catch much over the next couple of weeks. He'll be used primarily as a DH
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STL Cardinals already walking back Willson Contreras position switch
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Willson Contreras shifting to designated hitter for Cardinals
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Hudson works 7 strong innings and the Cardinals hit 4 HRs in 7-3 win over AL Central-leading Twins - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Slumping Cardinals to shift catcher into new role
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The Athletic] Willson Contreras NL least valuable player of the half : r/CHICubs
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Willson Contreras shifting to designated hitter for Cardinals
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Should the Cardinals have traded for Sean Murphy over signing Willson Contreras?
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Cardinals make shocking move for All-Star free agent signing