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Pirates trade Gerrit Cole to World Series champion Astros
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It's been nearly five months since Gerrit Cole last lost. Yankees
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After latest postseason ouster, it's time for the Yankees to pay
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Gerrit Cole Was Always Supposed to Be the Best Pitcher in Baseball
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Astros land Gerrit Cole in trade with Pirates
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To the Yankees, Gerrit Cole is the one who got away -- twice
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Pirates trade Jameson Taillon for prospects, reuniting him with
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Gerrit Cole rumors
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AP source: Yanks land ace Cole on record $324M, 9-year deal
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Pittsburgh Pirates trade Gerrit Cole to World Series champion
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Padres bring Musgrove home in three-team trade with Pirates, Mets
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Yankees, Gerrit Cole Agree On Record 9-Year, $324 Million Contract
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Pirates net 4 players in trade of Gerrit Cole