“I Like This Better” – Former World Series Champ Disses His Previous Organization While Praising His New Team St. Louis Cardinals

With baseball back in action, the offseason is finally over. Needless to say, the 2022 offseason remained captivating until its end a couple of days ago. Aside from Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa‘s free agency turmoil, many exciting deals have taken place in the offseason. While some trades stood out more than the rest because of the massive deals, a former World Series champ with the Chicago Cubs did not forget to diss his previous organization while praising his current team, the St. Louis Cardinals.

Overall, the offseason managed to keep the baseball fans on their edge, anticipating what was coming next. Little did they know that Willson Contreras wanted the trade more than anyone. After spending seven years with the Cubs, Contreras parted ways with the 2016 World Series champs. However, the three times All-Star is undoubtedly not fond of his previous organization. Also, he is not leaving any chance to talk about the discontent.

St. Louis Cardinals added an angry player to their roster

Prior to this trade, the slugger openly talked about his want to stay with the Cubs for as long as possible. However, when the 2016 world champs did not retain their catcher, it brewed feelings of displeasure with the team. Without leaving any chance to talk about his discontent, the athlete is not even trying to hide his loathness for the Cubs. 

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Recently, in an interview, Contreras compared the St Louis Cardinals with the Cubs and talked about how signing with the Cardinals is the best choice he made. He spoke, “For me, I like this better. It’s a better organization. Old school way, which I love it. … Ever since I got here, it’s been everything just one way. The Cardinal way.”

The catcher is showing no remorse after the Cubs did not reinstate him. With his words, he’s saying that the Cardinals value him the way the Cubs should have appreciated him, but didn’t.

Baseball fans are excited about the Cardinals’ latest acquisition

The rivalry between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs is one of the most bitter rivalries in MLB, dating back over 125 years. Even though the Cubs fans are unhappy with Contreras going over to the Cardinals, they still wish him the best for his future. 

Here’s how the fans reacted to the sluggers’ words:

There are many fans who support Willson for talking about the Cardinals the way he did. However, a few fans think that the slugger is wrong to trash the Cubs. 

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