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Could ex-Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli someday become the
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Meet the Pittsburgh catcher who has made waves with the Pirates
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Catcher Francisco Cervelli of the Pittsburgh Pirates acknowledges
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Francisco Cervelli has sights set on winning Yankees starting
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An Ex-Yankee Starts Over, and May Win a Starting Job - The New
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Pittsburgh Pirates continue to chase teams in standings vs
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Pittsburgh Pirates: Looking Back at Francisco Cervelli's Tenure
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Jacob's Ladder; Stallings' persistence pays off for Pirates
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Pirates have 3-way competition for backup catcher, a role that
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Francisco Cervelli Traded to Pirates: Latest Details and Reaction
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ENOUGH ALREADY: Ex-Yankee Francisco Cervelli using social media to
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Pirates mailbag: Should Francisco Cervelli play catcher
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Reds-Pirates scuffle: How should pitchers react to HR celebrations?
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Pittsburgh Pirates Promotion: Francisco Cervelli Singing Bobbleheads