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How one meeting convinced the Cardinals to sign Willson Contreras
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Willson Contreras steps in for Yadier Molina with Cardinals
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Cardinals' Contreras: 'I'm the catcher of this organization
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Former Chicago Cubs Willson Contreras returning to catching duties
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Willson Contreras turns cheers and tears into boos, plays spoiler
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Cardinals moving Willson Contreras off catcher a head-scratcher
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Cubs' Happ hits Cardinals catcher Contreras in head with follow
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Cardinals Relieve Willson Contreras of Catching Duties - Stadium
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Column: Willson Contreras-St. Louis Cardinals saga the talk of
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New Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras making effort to mesh with
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Ex-Cub Willson Contreras will sign with rival Cardinals - Chicago
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Cardinals Sign Willson Contreras To Five-Year Deal - MLB Trade Rumors
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LA Angels rumors: Losing out on Willson Contreras is good and bad
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Willson Contreras becomes a St. Louis Cardinal