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Was Gerrit Cole Really Almost an Astro?
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Gerrit Cole OK going from Pirate ace to middle of Astros' stacked deck
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Astros land Gerrit Cole in trade with Pirates
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Astros acquire pitcher Gerrit Cole from Pirates
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Gerrit Cole zeroed in on Astros, not free agency
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Inside Gerrit Cole's Historic Aftermath — Osuna Text, Wife Twitter
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Pirates' loss Tuesday about more than Gerrit Cole
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Rumors of Astros' demise greatly exaggerated
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Pirates trade Gerrit Cole to World Series champion Astros
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Yordan Álvarez Is Striking Barry Bonds Levels of Fear in Opposing
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Gerrit Cole trade: Astros, Pirates have no deal in place - Sports
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The Pirates and Astros were reportedly close to a Gerrit Cole