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Steve Greenberg

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Cubs react to willson contreras being relieved of catching duties by cardinals | History Defined

Willson Contreras Cubs Cardinals David Ross Yadi Yadier Molina Miguel Amaya

Former Cub Willson Contreras has been relieved of his catching duties in St. Louis. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

How unsold were the Cubs on Willson Contreras’ defense as a catcher?

So much so, they relegated any notion of extending his contract to the pay-no-mind list during his last couple of years heading into free agency.

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