Did Contreras hint that he might consider waiving his NTC?

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Did Contreras hint that he might consider waiving his NTC?

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If so, couldn't he, possibly, bring back a needed decent starting pitcher?
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Is there a Link or is this more made up nonsense?

I'm leaning toward the latter because you always overvalue every player and their possible return. I applaud you for your restraint this time....you only expect one decent starting pitcher in return...instead of the customary 2 Front of the rotation starters.
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I thought that was brought out a few weeks ago from statements he made.

Trade value? I’m not able to comment but freeing up his contract $’s and opening up position on the infield are worth a lot.

He is one of my favorites and I hate to see him go. But he deserves a better opportunity.
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Re: Did Contreras hint that he might consider waiving his NTC?

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Shady wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:22 pm If so, couldn't he, possibly, bring back a needed decent starting pitcher?
Link?
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“If something comes up to [president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom] that makes a lot of sense for him and the organization, and it makes sense for me and my future, how about we talk about that?” Contreras said. “But as of right now, I would just like to be part of the [rebuilding] process.”

Sorry shady but he's going to be the starting 1st baseman (and blocking you-know-who) unless Bloom is overwhelmed a/an offer.
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Re: Did Contreras hint that he might consider waiving his NTC?

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Shady wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:22 pm If so, couldn't he, possibly, bring back a needed decent starting pitcher?
As usual, the forum was noticeably better while you were gone last week.
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rockondlouie wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:43 pm “If something comes up to [president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom] that makes a lot of sense for him and the organization, and it makes sense for me and my future, how about we talk about that?” Contreras said. “But as of right now, I would just like to be part of the [rebuilding] process.”

Sorry shady but he's going to be the starting 1st baseman (and blocking you-know-who) unless Bloom is overwhelmed a/an offer.
I sort of read the statement differently. Appears door is more open than earlier in season.
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Shady wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:22 pm If so, couldn't he, possibly, bring back a needed decent starting pitcher?
Per BTV:
Willson Contreras: -11.9

Please name some specific “decent starting pitchers” the Cardinals could obtain for the remainder of Contreras’s contract.
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Shady wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:22 pm If so, couldn't he, possibly, bring back a needed decent starting pitcher?
If WC is traded, the play should one of two things:
1. Getting the best prospect/young player possible.
2. Vet starting pitcher who can cover innings.
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Re: Did Contreras hint that he might consider waiving his NTC?

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ecleme22 wrote: 20 Oct 2025 13:44 pm
Shady wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:22 pm If so, couldn't he, possibly, bring back a needed decent starting pitcher?
If WC is traded, the play should one of two things:
1. Getting the best prospect/young player possible.
2. Vet starting pitcher who can cover innings.
"Vet starting pitcher who can cover innings". A veteran pitcher at close to Contreras' salary makes sense. That might bring a #3 type starting pitcher. It's about finding matching needs.
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Re: Did Contreras hint that he might consider waiving his NTC?

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Shady wrote: 20 Oct 2025 13:52 pm
ecleme22 wrote: 20 Oct 2025 13:44 pm
Shady wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:22 pm If so, couldn't he, possibly, bring back a needed decent starting pitcher?
If WC is traded, the play should one of two things:
1. Getting the best prospect/young player possible.
2. Vet starting pitcher who can cover innings.
"Vet starting pitcher who can cover innings". A veteran pitcher at close to Contreras' salary makes sense. That might bring a #3 type starting pitcher. It's about finding matching needs.
Then by all means, pls feel free to give us some names, “GURU”:
NYCardsFan wrote: 20 Oct 2025 13:33 pm Per BTV:
Willson Contreras: -11.9

Please name some specific “decent starting pitchers” the Cardinals could obtain for the remainder of Contreras’s contract.
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Jatalk wrote: 20 Oct 2025 13:29 pm
rockondlouie wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:43 pm “If something comes up to [president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom] that makes a lot of sense for him and the organization, and it makes sense for me and my future, how about we talk about that?” Contreras said. “But as of right now, I would just like to be part of the [rebuilding] process.”

Sorry shady but he's going to be the starting 1st baseman (and blocking you-know-who) unless Bloom is overwhelmed a/an offer.
I sort of read the statement differently. Appears door is more open than earlier in season.
I think he'd "listen" but doesn't seem like he's itching to get out like NADO.
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Re: Did Contreras hint that he might consider waiving his NTC?

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craviduce wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:28 pm Is there a Link or is this more made up nonsense?

I'm leaning toward the latter because you always overvalue every player and their possible return. I applaud you for your restraint this time....you only expect one decent starting pitcher in return...instead of the customary 2 Front of the rotation starters.
Wonder if Shady would accept Snell and Yamamoto plus a player to be named later :lol:
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Re: Did Contreras hint that he might consider waiving his NTC?

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Shady wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:22 pm If so, couldn't he, possibly, bring back a needed decent starting pitcher?
No (bleep)
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Shady wrote: 20 Oct 2025 13:52 pm
ecleme22 wrote: 20 Oct 2025 13:44 pm
Shady wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:22 pm If so, couldn't he, possibly, bring back a needed decent starting pitcher?
If WC is traded, the play should one of two things:
1. Getting the best prospect/young player possible.
2. Vet starting pitcher who can cover innings.
"Vet starting pitcher who can cover innings". A veteran pitcher at close to Contreras' salary makes sense. That might bring a #3 type starting pitcher. It's about finding matching needs.
Contreras absolutely could not bring back a 3. come on man
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Re: Did Contreras hint that he might consider waiving his NTC?

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NYCardsFan wrote: 20 Oct 2025 13:33 pm
Shady wrote: 20 Oct 2025 12:22 pm If so, couldn't he, possibly, bring back a needed decent starting pitcher?
Per BTV:
Willson Contreras: -11.9

Please name some specific “decent starting pitchers” the Cardinals could obtain for the remainder of Contreras’s contract.
Seems low doesn't it?

Especially if a team see's him as a 1B/C.
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