Willson Contreras calls joining the St. Louis Cardinals a dream come true: ‘I couldn’t be more excited,’ the former Chicago Cubs catcher says
09.12 2022:
Willson Contreras signed with the Chicago Cubs on July 2, 2009. Contreras, regarded as one of the best offensive catchers in Cubs history, agreed Wednesday to a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, w…
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