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Ex-Astros ace Gerrit Cole's $324 million Yankees deal sparks memes
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Astros players offer apologies over 2017 sign-stealing while avoiding specifics - The Boston Globe
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Gerrit Cole already disowning Astros: 'I'm not employed by the team
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2021: The year in Houston sports
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Gerrit Cole is finally a Yankee
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Gerrit Cole and Jim Crane Share a Moment, Justin Verlander & Kate Upton Get Hat Crazy and Jose Altuve Dodges the Spotlight as Astros Prove Some Favorites are Worthy
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Joe Musgrove inked a heartfelt, handwritten note thanking the Astros organization and fans
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This was a great season': Gerrit Cole thanks Houston in letter to fans
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Gerrit Cole thanks Astros in apparent farewell message on social media – Orange County Register
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Astros memes beg Gerrit Cole to stay in Houston
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Gerrit Cole brings 'Yankee Fan' sign to introductory press conference