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Pirates' Gerrit Cole could be next elite pitcher in 2015 - Sports
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Gerrit Cole leads surging Pirates over Cubs 7-3
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Gerrit Cole Showing Progress, Pirates Hope 100 MPH Ace Returns
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Pittsburgh Pirates: 2015 Season Preview for Pitchers with
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Gerrit Cole, Mark Melancon win Cy Young votes - Bucs Dugout
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Why Yankees' Gerrit Cole progressed from very good with Pirates to
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole excited to return to Pittsburgh to face Pirates
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Pirates' Cole went from prospect to project to MLB ace
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September 15 2015: Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole
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Rumor: Could the Yankees pursue Pirates' Gerrit Cole this summer?
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Yankees Offseason Trade Target: Pirates Pitcher Gerrit Cole
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Pirates make mistake of selling low on Gerrit Cole now, and that
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Gerrit Cole cashes in on Yankees' relentless pursuit of him
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Pirates fans react to Gerrit Cole's record contract
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Detroit-area family flocks to watch Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher