Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has no hard feelings toward Cubs

Willson Contreras, who has rebounded from a rough start this season at the plate, admits he’s still learning “The Cardinal Way.” (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Willson Contreras sent a congratulatory text message to Cubs left fielder Ian Happ as soon as he learned his former teammate agreed to a three-year, $61 million extension.

“The thing that surprised me the most is the timing when he got it,” Contreras said. “I’m glad he got it. He wanted to stay there. He even told me he didn’t want to go anywhere else. I’m really happy for him.”