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In Arizona, the Chicago Cubs are preparing for a new season. One of the remaining stars of the 2016 World Series champion class is Willson Contreras. The Venezuelan enters the last year of his contract with the team from the windy city.
A few days ago, he went to salary arbitration to establish his income in the 2022 season. However, the Creole is not particularly worried about this situation. “As I have said, I am not focused on getting an extension,†the mask declared in an interview with MLB.com.
“I am not focused on the arbitration case. I’m focused on winning with the Cubs. I am focused on competing on the pitch with my teammates. I am focused on giving my best for the team†Willson Contreras explained to the media.
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Willson Contreras is open to talking about an extension. He also thinks reaching free agency could be “a dream come true.” And boy does he love riling people up with ominous Twitter posts.
On the Cubs’ catcher’s future: https://t.co/UHdtHkRBNA pic.twitter.com/4MP1UzMzi3
â Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) March 13, 2022
The genesis of the salary disagreement between the Cubs and the mask lies in the fact that he is asking for just over 10 million dollars, while Chicago established the figure close to 9 million. All this panorama has shaken the rumors that sound around a possible change in the middle of the season. Willson Contreras offered his opinion on this topic.
“I understand that the Chicago Cubs are in a reconstruction right now,†the Venezuelan argues. “And if they can get a good package, they are going to do what they think is best for the team. In anything, what is going to happen, is going to happen⠀, he commented in his words to MLB.
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David Ross also made his position clear regarding his main recipient. “Willson is fine mentally,†the Ozesnos manager said. “I don’t know if I’ve seen him this well since he got here,†he added, he added.
Willson Contreras affirms that he feels prepared for any scenario. In addition, he thanked the Cubs for what he has experienced during his time in Chicago and remembers that his World Series title is a dream come true. For now, he is concentrating on his work behind the plate and wants to compete in the Major Leagues for another year or more.