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Willson Contreras begins first Spring Training with Cardinals
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Happ hits Contreras in head with backswing, then gets drilled by pitch - ESPN
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How Willson Contreras' deal impacts Cardinals, MLB's catcher market
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Bernie: The Nasty Contreras-Related Backlash Should Help The Cardinals. - Scoops
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Willson Contreras talks Cardinals position change
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Video: Contreras impresses coaches and teammates in first spring training as a Cardinal
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Willson Contreras leaves Cardinals debut early with injury (Video)
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Willson Contreras on 'turning the page' from Cubs to Cardinals, who 'operate different' - Chicago Sun-Times
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Willson Contreras headed to the IL as Cardinals begin looking ahead toward 2024
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St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras bats during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
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Cardinals' Willson Contreras' return to Wrigley was what he expected – NBC Sports Chicago
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