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<blockquote data-quote="pruman91" data-source="post: 1804663" data-attributes="member: 3916"><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/ben-frederickson/benfred-cardinals-need-a-catcher-and-departing-cubs-leader-contreras-could-be-great-fit/article_ae6f76fa-ab63-57fb-aab8-fd24852caeb1.html[/URL]</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.stltoday.com/users/profile/Ben%20Frederickson" target="_blank">Ben Frederickson</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Some forget former Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant — “St. Louis is boring” — was not the first North Sider to irk now departed and future Hall of Fame Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina due to an offseason comment.</p><p>Remember the Cubs Convention drama that briefly bubbled in 2018?</p><p>Cubs catcher Willson Contreras, who had emerged during the Cubs’ World Series championship season in 2016, had one ring, two seasons beneath his belt and a growing confidence about his career arc.</p><p>So much so that he suggested to a reporter he could one day pass greats like Buster Posey and Molina.</p><p>Molina turned to Instagram to give the then 26-year-old Contreras a reminder. Respect your elders. The message was received.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The two catchers cleared the air. A positive relationship developed. It was Molina, after all, who Contreras had studied for tips and tells on how to become a cornerstone catcher, a role he hoped to hold in Chicago forever after growing into a three-time All-Star there. If the Cubs are now unwilling to give the free agent the commitment required to let him fulfill that role, and it sounds like they are, the Cardinals should strongly consider benefitting from the Cubs’ loss.</p><p>Everyone has an opinion about what the Cardinals need to prioritize on their offseason shopping list of trades and free-agent signings. Between the combination of holes in the roster and versatility of players set to return, a compelling case can be made to improve every spot but first and third base. A high-level starting pitcher with strikeout punch would elevate the postseason profile of the rotation. Albert Pujols is gone from the list of designated-hitter options, leaving a gap. Shortstop could be a play if Tommy Edman shifts elsewhere. The outfield is unproven, again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pruman91, post: 1804663, member: 3916"] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/ben-frederickson/benfred-cardinals-need-a-catcher-and-departing-cubs-leader-contreras-could-be-great-fit/article_ae6f76fa-ab63-57fb-aab8-fd24852caeb1.html[/URL] [URL='https://www.stltoday.com/users/profile/Ben%20Frederickson']Ben Frederickson[/URL] Some forget former Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant — “St. Louis is boring” — was not the first North Sider to irk now departed and future Hall of Fame Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina due to an offseason comment. Remember the Cubs Convention drama that briefly bubbled in 2018? Cubs catcher Willson Contreras, who had emerged during the Cubs’ World Series championship season in 2016, had one ring, two seasons beneath his belt and a growing confidence about his career arc. So much so that he suggested to a reporter he could one day pass greats like Buster Posey and Molina. Molina turned to Instagram to give the then 26-year-old Contreras a reminder. Respect your elders. The message was received. The two catchers cleared the air. A positive relationship developed. It was Molina, after all, who Contreras had studied for tips and tells on how to become a cornerstone catcher, a role he hoped to hold in Chicago forever after growing into a three-time All-Star there. If the Cubs are now unwilling to give the free agent the commitment required to let him fulfill that role, and it sounds like they are, the Cardinals should strongly consider benefitting from the Cubs’ loss. Everyone has an opinion about what the Cardinals need to prioritize on their offseason shopping list of trades and free-agent signings. Between the combination of holes in the roster and versatility of players set to return, a compelling case can be made to improve every spot but first and third base. A high-level starting pitcher with strikeout punch would elevate the postseason profile of the rotation. Albert Pujols is gone from the list of designated-hitter options, leaving a gap. Shortstop could be a play if Tommy Edman shifts elsewhere. The outfield is unproven, again. [/QUOTE]
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