MLB Twitter reacts to former Chicago Cubs fan favorite Willson Contreras signing a 5-year, $87.5 million contract with St. Louis Cardinals

Former Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has agreed to a five-year, $87.5 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Contreras has been one of the top catchers in the MLB for years, netting three All-Star selections in five years.This departure is heartbreaking for Cubs fans for a multitude of reasons. Not only is one of the last remnants of their 2016 World Series team leaving, he is joining their most bitter rival. St. Louis Cardinals fans are thrilled by this addition, hoping it brings them closer to a championship.Jeff Passan was the first to report news of this signing via Twitter.Jeff Passan@JeffPassanCatcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.64031214Catcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.The St. Louis Cardinals won the National League Central this past season and are now gearing up for a deeper playoff run. Winning 93 games in the regular season and then looking for ways to improve in free agency is a great sign. As much as Cardinals fans love this signing, Cubs fans absolutely hate it.christian@chralop@JeffPassan can’t even lie the cards are stacked for years to come@JeffPassan can’t even lie the cards are stacked for years to comeCardinal fan@CardinaIfan@JeffPassan Cubs fans in shambles731@JeffPassan Cubs fans in shamblesCubby Musings@CubbyMusingsWillson got paid. Happy for him twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanCatcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.11252Catcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.Willson got paid. Happy for him twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…The Chicago Cubs find themselves in an even worse spot than they were a year ago. After a disappointing 2022, they will now be heading into 2023 without one of their top players. The Cubs have seemingly been losing players from their 2016 World Series team every season, but it never becomes easier. These players are icons in Chicago, but they aren't in Chicago anymore.Justin Roman@LiveWithRomanEvery member of that 2016 team will forever be special to me! That being said, my love for the #Cubs is greater than any one player…Willson is now the enemy! twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanCatcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.114Catcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.Every member of that 2016 team will forever be special to me! 🏆That being said, my love for the #Cubs is greater than any one player…Willson is now the enemy! twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Aaron Golab@AGolab13Don't talk to me, don't call me, don't even look at me...I'm hibernating until I feel I'm ready to see to Willson in a Cardinals uniform. twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanCatcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.41Catcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.Don't talk to me, don't call me, don't even look at me...I'm hibernating until I feel I'm ready to see to Willson in a Cardinals uniform. twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Bizzy@BizzyJBThey’re really all gone man twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanCatcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.11258Catcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.They’re really all gone man😔 twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Bitter rivalries like the one between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs are part of what makes the MLB great. These fans genuinely hate each other's teams. So seeing a fan favorite like Willson Contreras cross the line is a very emotional signing. This despite it being a great deal for both sides and could yield incredible results.Mary Ann Cisne@ann_cisneCubs fans seem a little mad. twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanCatcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.69941278Catcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.Cubs fans seem a little mad. twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Brooks@brooks_phelan18Going to take some serious adjustment to get used to this one twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanCatcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.69961278Catcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.Going to take some serious adjustment to get used to this one twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…A.M. Murdock@LiveAndAscendGood move for the Cards. twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanCatcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.70001278Catcher Willson Contreras and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a five-year, $87.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.Good move for the Cards. twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Willson Contreras will be an integral part of the Cardinals going forward, much like he was with the Chicago Cubs.Willson Contreras brings championship experience from the Chicago Cubs to the St. Louis CardinalsMilwaukee Brewers v Chicago CubsWillson Contreras is still in the prime of his career and has many All-Star seasons ahead of him. After hitting for an average of .243 and 22 home runs in 2022, he proved to be a reliable offensive threat. His defensive prowess and connection with his pitcher has been proven time and time again.Contreras will now get the opportunity to play on both sides of this storied rivalry, and potentially even win a championship with both teams.

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