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Pirates' Francisco Cervelli says he never wanted to stop catching
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Recovering from another concussion, Pirates catcher Francisco
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Our Stories: Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli
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Francisco Cervelli signs contract extension with Pirates - Sports
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Pirates put catcher Francisco Cervelli on DL, trade for Erik Kratz
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Bucs' Cervelli grateful to continue his passion
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Francisco Cervelli could be traded by Pirates
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Pirates to part ways with Cervelli
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Cervelli - I'm done catching after 6th concussion - ESPN
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Pittsburgh Pirates News: Francisco Cervelli's Catching Days Are Over
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That's amore … and it, as Francisco Cervelli retires
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Francisco Cervelli decided to be a superstar for the Pirates - Beyond
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Braves reportedly sign Francisco Cervelli