Remember the Cubs Convention drama that briefly bubbled in 2018?
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras, who had emerged during the Cubs’ World Series championship season in 2016, had one ring, two seasons beneath his belt and a growing confidence about his career arc.
So much so that he suggested to a reporter he could one day pass greats like Buster Posey and Molina.
Molina turned to Instagram to give the then 26-year-old Contreras a reminder. Respect your elders. The message was received.
The two catchers cleared the air. A positive relationship developed. It was Molina, after all, who Contreras had studied for tips and tells on how to become a cornerstone catcher, a role he hoped to hold in Chicago forever after growing into a three-time All-Star there.