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Willson Contreras' Defense Could Keep St. Louis Cardinals from Signing Him

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Willson Contreras' Defense Could Keep St. Louis Cardinals from Signing Him

The St. Louis Cardinals are interested in signing Willson Contreras as a replacement for the recently retired Yadier Molina. Contrreas' defensive limitations might be a concern for a team that puts a premium on fielding. The Athletic's Katie Woo suggests the Cardinals could make a trade for Sean Murphy or Alejandro Kirk instead. The Cardinals went 93-69 in 2022 and won the National League Central by seven games over the Milwaukee Brewers.

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