Willson Contreras, Chicago Cubs avoid arbitration but can they agree on extension?
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Willson Contreras is a Cub, for now after he and the Cubs agree on a deal that will pay the All-Star catcher $9.625 million dollars for this season but can they agree on a long-term deal? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss the settlement and if this means that the Cubs will extend Contreras.
(1:50) - Why did it take so long for the Cubs to settle with Contreras?
(6:30) - Cubs pitching prospects review
(12:30) - Are there any other prospects that will make their MLB debut?
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