Willson Contreras

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Full speed ahead for Cubs catcher Willson Contreras: 'I always try too hard. That’s who I am.'
Chicago Tribune - Mark Gonzales
Willson Contreras knows only one way to prepare and he’s not about to change his hair-on-fire style. “I always try too hard,” the Cubs’ excitable catcher said. “That’s who I am. I’m not going to change
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Will the Cubs offense bounce back in 2019? Here's how 5 key hitters can improve
Chicago Tribune - Mark Gonzales
The Cubs are banking on their offense rebounding from a second-half skid that resulted in an abrupt elimination from the playoffs. Most of that faith is in a young core of batters whose performances, the
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Ricketts explains why Cubs plan to keep Addison Russell
nbcsports.com - By Cam Ellis
Cubs fans upset with the team's spending habits this winter won't get an opportunity to ask ownership directly at the organization's annual …
Chicago White Sox
Cubs Payroll Set to Soar with Potential TV Deal
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Since 2004, the Chicago Cubs have belonged to a lucrative partnership with the White Sox, Blackhawks, Bulls, and some iteration of Comcast/NBC to …
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Harper to Cubs probably isn't happening
nbcsports.com - By Cam Ellis
Well, it sure looks like the Bryce Harper-to-the-Cubs ship has sailed once and for all It sure seems like we can pronounce the Cubs' courtship of …
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Joe Mauer
Twins have solid options at catcher for 2019 |
MLB.com - By Do-Hyoung Park
Leading up to the start of Spring Training, the Around the Horn series will examine each of the Twins' positional groupings heading into the 2019 …
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Cubs' Ian Happ is excited about new coaches, chances for a rebound season
Chicago Tribune - Mark Gonzales
Ian Happ is grateful that he’ll see almost all of his 2018 teammates Friday night when the Cubs Convention begins. That scenario didn’t seem likely after President Theo Epstein stressed the need for production
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Bryce Harper Joining Cubs 'Not Going to Happen,' Joe Maddon Says
Bleacher Report - Scott Polacek
The Chicago Cubs' scored one run in 13 innings during their National League Wild Card Game loss to the Colorado Rockies, but they won't be pursuing a generational, 26-year-old talent to bolster their this
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Chicago Cubs could see significant improvement from within
calltothepen.com - Bill Felber
The Chicago Cubs don’t need an infusion of new blood; they need several of their current players to return to their usual performance patterns Chicago …
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How Yasmani Grandal Proves The Arizona Diamondbacks Are Rudderless
venomstrikes.com - TC Zencka
The Arizona Diamondbacks were never likely to sign Yasmani Grandal, but nobody expected him to sign for a one-year, $18.25MM contract either. It is …
Dexter Fowler
2018 Average Fly Ball Distance Decliners
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On Thursday, I identified and discussed the hitters(with at least 30 fly balls in each year) who increased their average fly ball distance (AFBD) …
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Kris Bryant
The One and Only
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The One and Only USA TODAY In the 2018 season, 990 players had at least one plate appearance; 799 players had a pitching appearance. Today, we’re …
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Cubs reportedly agree on deals with Russell, five others
nbcsports.com - By Vinnie Duber
Welcome to the first Cubs mailbag of 2019. We tackle a plethora of issues Cubs fans are curious about at the moment including Bryce Harper (of …
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Chicago Cubs: Martin Maldonado should be a target
cubbiescrib.com - Alexander Patt
In looking for cheaper depth, the Chicago Cubs could still use a veteran catcher behind Willson Contreras. Martin Maldonado might be the best option …
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Cubs and White Sox avoid arbitration as Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Jose Abreu among 11 to sign
Chicago Tribune - Paul Sullivan
Kris Bryant and Javier Baez were among seven arbitration-eligible players who agreed to one-year deals with the Cubs on Friday. Jose Abreu was one of four White Sox who did the same as both teams avoided
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Every MLB Team's Most Promising Young Star Building Block
Bleacher Report - Joel Reuter
Each MLB roster has at least one player who can be identified as an integral piece of the club's long-term plans. Whether you want to call them cornerstones or franchise building blocks, these are the
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Using Called Strikes to Find Sleeper Prospects: Catchers | The Hardball Times
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While he’s not a sleeper, Will Smith’s (right) minor league performance has made him one of the best catching prospects in baseball. (via Dustin …
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Yasmani Grandal
Yasmani Grandal, Milwaukee Brewers agree to 1-year, $18.25 million deal
espn.co.uk - Jeff Passan
Free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal agreed to a one-year, $18.25 million deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, league sources told ESPN, …
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Theo Epstein
Cubs working to recover from second-half slump |
MLB.com - By Jordan Bastian
Much has been made of the way the Cubs' offense sputtered over the final two months of last season. It is one of the primary reasons fans have been …
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Kyle Schwarber
Cubs Stage Instructional League In January
Baseball America - Patrick Mooney
In trying to take a holistic view of their players—and wring more out of their pitching infrastructure—the Cubs are staging instructional league in …
Chipper Jones
To Not Fade Away
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I last met Miguel Montero on April 29, 2017, when he was with the Chicago Cubs and I was with The Athletic. That was 12,348 days after Montero was …
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Carlos Correa
These rookies could impact 2019 playoff races |
MLB.com - By Richard Justice
Carlos Correa was 20 years old when he played his first Major League game on June 8, 2015. He collected his first hit that night and went on to hit …
J. T. Realmuto
So You Want to Trade for J.T. Realmuto
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Here’s what J.T. Realmuto looks like. (Photo: Ian D’Andrea) I decided while working on the Top 50 Free Agents post that it would make sense to also …
Carlos Gomez
2018 Barrels Per True Fly Ball Decliners
fangraphs.com - Mike Podhorzer
Yesterday, I identified and discussed the hitters that increased their barrels per true fly ball rate (Brls/TFB), a metric that makes up one of my …
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Cole Hamels
7 Key Factors For Cubs To Have Successful 2019 Campaign
Forbes - Robert Kuenster
The National League Central Division race was still young last season when Craig Counsell was asked what he thought of the Cubs. “They’ve won the division title the last two years,” he said, “and they
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Baltimore Orioles: Austin Wynns can be an everyday catcher
birdswatcher.com - Tim Smart
The Baltimore Orioles have considered venturing into the free agent market to find a veteran catcher for the 2019 season; Austin Wynns might …
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Adam Ottavino
The Cubs' Bullpen Gamble: Free-Agent Options To Address A Glaring Need
Forbes - Jared Wyllys
Though Cubs fans are hoping that the new year will mean a new outfielder in Bryce Harper, the team’s biggest weakness is elsewhere on the roster. The offense certainly struggled throughout the 2018 season
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Bryce Harper and Kris Bryant spent New Year's Eve together
nbcsports.com - By Dan Santaromita
Bryce Harper and Kris Bryant spent New Year's Eve together USA TODAY It has been mostly quiet on the baseball free agent front lately, but Bryce Harper …
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Favorite Cubs Games of 2018: Bote's ultimate grand slam
nbcsports.com - By Kelly Crull
Favorite Cubs Games of 2018: David Bote's ultimate grand slam A mid-August, Sunday night national game, with Max Scherzer and Cole Hamels facing off …
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Chicago Cubs: Recalling the best Javier Báez move of 2018
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National League MVP runner-up Javier Baez stole the Chicago Cubs show at Wrigley Field this year. Here’s his best moment of a highlight-reel campaign. …