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Pirates' Francisco Cervelli says he never wanted to stop catching
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Pirates waive C Cervelli after he asks for release - ESPN
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Baseball is in my blood': Francisco Cervelli enjoying retirement
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This is not over': Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli confident as
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Francisco Cervelli's framing an advantage for Pirates - ESPN
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Francisco Cervelli still working toward return, whenever that may
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