The Latest Breaking News from Willson Contreras

Most of the electorate could look harder than it does for the “best” player out there, who might be a linebacker, a cornerback or an offensive tackle.

These things are going to happen, aren’t they?

SAN DIEGO — The St. Louis Cardinals have reached a deal with veteran free agent catcher Willson Contreras, sources confirm to the Post-Dispatch. The deal is valued at $87.5 million over a term of five years. This marks the largest free agent deal by the franchise for a player who…

Contreras reportedly agreed to a five-year, $87.5 million contract with St. Louis.

Winter meetings begin on Monday in San Diego.

Tuesday was the deadline to accept qualifying offers.

Once considered the fourth-best prospect in the Cubs’ system, Amaya has been derailed by injuries.

Some forget former Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant — “St. Louis is boring” — was not the first North Sider to irk now departed and future Hall of Fame Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina due to an offseason comment.

The Sun-Times gives out end-of-season awards to the 74-88 Cubs.