Willson Contreras

Willson Contreras

#40, C,
Chicago Cubs
AVG
.243
HR
7
RBI
26
R
37
Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 1"/225 lbs
Bat: R
Throw: R
Born: Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
College: None
Draft: Undrafted
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    Herald & Review

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    Bleed Cubbie Blue

    You're probably too optimistic about the 2021 Cubs

    The most obvious question as the offseason takes shape is what will team ownership spend on player payroll. I've taken grief for taking the owners' side on these matters before. Though I could argue I haven't really taken a side, assessing ownership spending is the next obvious step.

  • Cubs non-homer multi-run walkoff wins: June 29, 1994
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    Cubs non-homer multi-run walkoff wins: June 29, 1994

    So far in this series, we haven’t seen one Cubs team with a winning record accomplish the headlined feat. That won’t change today. The 1994 Cubs began as a terrible team, starting the year with a 12-game home losing streak and a “firehouse chat” from manager Tom Trebelhorn.