Willson Contreras embraces villain role as he helps take down Cubs in his return
1 year, 7 months ago

Willson Contreras embraces villain role as he helps take down Cubs in his return

New York Times  

CHICAGO — Willson Contreras wasn’t sure what type of reception he’d get from the fans upon his return to Wrigley Field. “There’s a pretty good chance for that,” Contreras told reporters before Monday’s 3-1 win for St. Louis. Cubs manager David Ross played with Contreras for a little over half a season in Chicago and said he wouldn’t have one of his World Series rings without him. I’ll say it’s not the same.” The Cubs decided to go in a different direction with their catching position, allowing Contreras to walk in free agency.

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What’s wrong with Cardinals? Are Cubs for real? How will Willson Contreras be received?
1 year, 7 months ago

What’s wrong with Cardinals? Are Cubs for real? How will Willson Contreras be received?

New York Times  

By Katie Woo, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney The basic assumption is that the Cardinals are going to be good. Sharma: Those who heard Contreras talk about how he envisioned being with St. Louis as early as late last season, or that he prefers the way the Cardinals do things, probably won’t be raucously cheering him on Monday night. But …

Adam Wainwright, Jack Flaherty defend Willson Contreras: ‘We haven’t executed’
1 year, 7 months ago

Adam Wainwright, Jack Flaherty defend Willson Contreras: ‘We haven’t executed’

New York Times  

CHICAGO — The optics surrounding the Cardinals’ abrupt decision to temporarily snatch away Willson Contreras’ full-time catching duties are far from great. On Monday, Adam Wainwright and Jack Flaherty — the two longest-tenured members of the Cardinals rotation — took it upon themselves to speak up for Contreras and acknowledge the rotation’s shortcomings. Really, this first month was a perfect …

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