Cubs fans troll Cardinals over failed Wilson Contreras signing: "There’s a reason Chicago didn’t even give him a low ball offer"

When Wilson Contreras was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in the offseason, it was sure to spark some reactions from the Chicago Cubs faithful. The Cubs and the Cardinals have been engaged in a long-standing rivalry spanning decades, with their fans taking every opportunity to disparage each other. The signing of Contreras, a former Cubs player, by the Cardinals in the offseason has been no exception.Contreras initially joined the Cubs in 2009 as an international free agent. He made his MLB debut for the Cubs in 2016 and played for them for seven seasons. During that time, he was named an All-Star three times and helped the Cubs clinch the World Series title once. However, due to the team's reluctance to make any long-term commitments, it was only a matter of time before Contreras found a new team.In December 2022, the St. Louis Cardinals signed Wilson Contreras to a five-year, $87.5 million contract with an option to extend in 2028. Meanwhile, the Cubs started the season with Yan Gomes, another former World Series winner. The season has not gone as planned for the Cardinals as Contreras has been struggling so far, while Gomes has looked impressive, recording five home runs already. In contrast, Contreras has only recorded two.Fans took this opportunity to poke fun at the Cardinals for their failed investment.Shannon Brown@MethodISMyMdnss@barry_buttholes @Cardinals It’s your catcher. Contreras is TERRIBLE at calling a game, handling pitchers, framing… he is the anti-Yadi. There’s a reason Chicago didn’t even give him a low ball offer.@barry_buttholes @Cardinals It’s your catcher. Contreras is TERRIBLE at calling a game, handling pitchers, framing… he is the anti-Yadi. There’s a reason Chicago didn’t even give him a low ball offer.Uncle Jeff@ebsoftballYan Gomes is so good that I don’t even remember who the Cubs previous catcher was.24119Yan Gomes is so good that I don’t even remember who the Cubs previous catcher was.Dennis@cublion@ebsoftball Me either . Good riddance1@ebsoftball Me either . Good riddanceJason Heyward Stan Account@HeywardRBWWillson Contreras home runs on the year: 2Yan Gomes: 5Cubs upgraded at catcher twitter.com/dingertracker/…Home Run Tracker@DingerTracker#Padres 0 @ #Cubs 2 [B2-1o]:Yan Gomes homers (5): fly ball to CF (2-run)Hit: 405ft, 102.4mph, 24°Pitch: 82.4mph Curveball (LHP Blake Snell, 5)342#Padres 0 @ #Cubs 2 [B2-1o]:Yan Gomes homers (5): fly ball to CF (2-run)Hit: 405ft, 102.4mph, 24°🚀Pitch: 82.4mph Curveball (LHP Blake Snell, 5)Willson Contreras home runs on the year: 2Yan Gomes: 5Cubs upgraded at catcher twitter.com/dingertracker/…Bolingbrook Frank@BonjourFrankieYan Gomes now has 3 more home runs than Wilson Contreras2Yan Gomes now has 3 more home runs than Wilson ContrerasCade Carlton@CadeCarltonYan Gomes: .309/.316/.582 (.898). 5 home runs. 5 multi hit games. 3.52 Team ERA (7/30). $6.5 milWilson Contreras: .260/.357/.425 (.782). 2 home runs. 7 multi hit games. 4.43 Team ERA (19/30). Five years, $87.5 mil.Obviously, it’s early, but…let Jed cook.Yan Gomes: .309/.316/.582 (.898). 5 home runs. 5 multi hit games. 3.52 Team ERA (7/30). $6.5 milWilson Contreras: .260/.357/.425 (.782). 2 home runs. 7 multi hit games. 4.43 Team ERA (19/30). Five years, $87.5 mil.Obviously, it’s early, but…let Jed cook.ScottC from Iowa@ScottCFromIowaYAN GOMES&gt; WILSON CONTRERAS OFFENSIVELY.....so farYAN GOMES&gt; WILSON CONTRERAS OFFENSIVELY.....so fargradybridges@gradybridges@WatchMarquee @Toyota Wilson Contreras is smashing bats, Yan Gomes smashing balls. #Cubs@WatchMarquee @Toyota Wilson Contreras is smashing bats, Yan Gomes smashing balls. #CubsShane Flannagan 🇺🇸@shaneflannaganJust like to let everyone know that Yan Gomes has more homers then Wilson Contreras. Just saying #Cubs1Just like to let everyone know that Yan Gomes has more homers then Wilson Contreras. Just saying #Cubsbear cubs 🐻@wrigleyfields_1YAN GOMES &gt; WILSON CONTRERAS!!!!1YAN GOMES &gt; WILSON CONTRERAS!!!!Plenty of time for Wilson Contreras to redeem himself as Yan Gomes sets the paceWhen a positional player is traded for another one, comparisons between the two are inevitable to determine whether the trade was an upgrade or a downgrade. So far this MLB season, Yan Gomes appears to be an upgrade for the Chicago Cubs over Wilson Contreras. While Gomes has had an impressive start to the season, Contreras was recently ejected from a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks for snapping his bat after striking out. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go, and the new St. Louis Cardinals catcher will have ample opportunities to redeem himself.

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