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Yankees pitcher James Paxton out 3-4 months after surgery to remove cyst near his spine
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What Bernie Williams thinks of the Yankees signing Gerrit Cole
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Gerrit Cole wasn't just one option for the Yankees — he was the only option
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Gerrit Cole signs with Yankees for record-breaking $324 million deal
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New York Yankees spring training: Five questions for Aaron Boone
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Cole mine: Gerrit, Yankees strike record $324M, 9-year deal
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Yankees, Gerrit Cole Agree On Record 9-Year, $324 Million Contract
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The Yankees signed Gerrit Cole and fired their killshot - Pinstripe Alley
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Thoughts following the James Paxton trade - River Avenue Blues
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Gerrit Cole was signed to lead the Yankees rotation. Now he has support - The Athletic