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Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole gets better of Pirates in 1st meeting since trade
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Finally facing the Pirates a 'win-win' for Gerrit Cole
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Checking in on the players the Astros gave the Pirates for Gerrit Cole
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Pirates trade Jameson Taillon for prospects, reuniting him with Gerrit Cole on Yankees
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What if Gerrit Cole signed with Yankees in 2008
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Pittsburgh Pirates acquire Colin Moran, Jason Martin from Houston Astros in Gerrit Cole trade
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Scattered Thoughts on the Gerrit Cole Trade - Bucs Dugout
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Astros land Gerrit Cole in trade with Pirates
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Chris Archer trade: Pirates make amazing, infuriating deadline deal
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Astros land Gerrit Cole in trade with Pirates
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Pirates Roster: Preview for 2018, Outlook for 2019 - Bucs Dugout
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Gerrit Cole excited for new Yankees rotation
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MLB notes: Astros acquire Gerrit Cole from Pirates in five-player trade - Los Angeles Times
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Pirates trade Jameson Taillon for prospects, reuniting him with Gerrit Cole on Yankees