The elevator returned quickly following the comments of certain members of the organization of the Chicago Cubs who put forward the defensive shortcomings of Willson Contreras in order to explain their lack of interest in him.
About a week ago, we had covered the subject and anticipated a good rivalry between the new catcher of the Saint-Louis Cardinals and his old formation of Illinois following the remarks of these.
It was inevitable that Contreras would respond and that’s exactly what happened when he mentioned that the Cardinals are a much better organization than the Cubs. It’s fair game and he doesn’t offend anyone by remaining vague in his commentary.
He gives credit to his new organization by comparing it to the one that allowed him to access the Majors. According to him, there is only one way to do it right and that is with the Cardinals.
With the retirement of Yadier Molina, the eyes of Cardinals fans are obviously riveted on Contreras and his every gesture and word is scrutinized.
His jab to the chin of the Cubs sets the record straight and the rivalry between the two clubs will only be heightened. Until then, Contreras will have to work hard to improve the defensive aspect of his game in order not to prove them right and make his new bosses look better.
Offensively speaking, the Cardinals are improving greatly because the veteran Molina had slowed down a lot for a few years already.
Fortunately for him, Contreras will not be alone in absorbing the pressure in Saint-Louis. This training is built on excellent foundations and enjoys a very good reputation. After a few weeks spent in the entourage, he is already able to see it.
Veterans Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt and Adam Wainwright will be able to calm things down when the temperature gets too hot in the games between the two teams and the crowd at Wrigley Field gets involved.
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