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Baseball is in my blood': Francisco Cervelli enjoying retirement, eyes next phase of life
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Freese, Cole help Pirates hold off Cubs
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Francisco Cervelli of the Pittsburgh Pirates plays first base during
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Marte, Alvarez homer for Pirates in 4-3 win over Dodgers
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Pirates Release Francisco Cervelli - MLB Trade Rumors
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Pirates C Francisco Cervelli says he's giving up catching after sixth concussion
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Francisco Cervelli - Wikipedia
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2017 Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 Prospects — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Pirates 4, Brewers 1: Early deficit too much
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Cervelli connects for a grand slam to left
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Francisco Liriano, John Jaso help Pirates beat Reds for 6th straight win
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Alvarez's RBI single in 9th lifts Pirates past Padres
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Pirates 5, Tigers 4
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Pirates' Francisco Cervelli says he never wanted to stop catching because of concussions - The Washington Post