Cubs: Did Willson Contreras just hint at his next move on Instagram? – FanSided

Jun 16, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) bats against the San Diego Padres during the second inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras’ latest instagram post hints that something big might be looming. Contreras has been mentioned in trade rumors all season long, with the team failing to make much headway in contract extension talks. That’s all fine and good, but considering Chicago just traded away four members of their core last season, dealing Contreras would be another PR disaster for a team already struggling to pitch a rebuild to fans.Six years ago, the Cubs won their first title in 108 years. Now, they’re voluntarily tearing that team apart in favor of another. Trading Contreras could, perhaps, help speed up that process. He’s at an in-demand position (catcher) and one of the best in the game.With Contreras now on the other side of 30, is a trade imminent? He might’ve given us a hint in his latest Instagram post.https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_ditpLOEW/?hl=enWillson Contreras rumors: Will Cubs trade him?Contreras thanked fans as if this were the end of his run, or the end of the 2022 season. Rather, it’s only mid-June.What’s next…
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