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In this Oct. 14, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole talks to the media at Yankee Stadium in New York, on an off day during the American League Championship Series between the Astros and the New York Yankees. The New York Yankees landed the biggest prize of the free agent market, adding Gerrit Cole to their rotation with a record $324 million, nine-year contract on Tuesday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) **FILE**

Yankees harpoon Cole, Cashman’s `white whale,’ on 3rd try

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

AP source: Gerrit Cole and New York Yankees agree to $324 million, nine-year contract

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New York Yankees minor league hitting coach Rachel Balkovec speaks to reporters during the Major League Baseball winter meetings Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in San Diego. Balkovec is believed to be the first woman hired as a full-time hitting coach by a major league organization. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Balkovec looks forward to breaking barrier as hitting coach

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius prepares to take batting practice before Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros in Houston. Gregorius is joining manager Joe Girardi in Philadelphia, agreeing with the Phillies on a $14 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, late Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

AP source: Gregorius, Phillies agree to $14M, 1-year deal

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of Game 5 of the baseball World Series in Washington. Gerrit Cole, the top pitcher on the free-agent market, was to meet with New York Yankees officials in California on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. General manager Brian Cashman, manager Aaron Boone and new Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake made the trip to speak with the 29-year-old right-hander, a person familiar with the planning said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the meeting was not announced.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Cashman rappels building, gets fan message on Cole

By WILLIAM S. PAXTON - Associated Press

In this Oct. 14, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals in Washington. The top picks from the 2011 and 2009 drafts are both available this offseason. Gerrit Cole gets the nod over Strasburg because he is two years younger. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Stephen Strasburg meets with Dodgers, will meet with Yankees

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2019, file photo, Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter smiles as he speaks during a news conference in Miami. Derek Jeter is among 18 newcomers on the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot, announced Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, and is likely to be an overwhelming choice to join former New York Yankees teammate Mariano Rivera in Cooperstown after the reliever last year became the first unanimous pick by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Derek Jeter among 18 newcomers on Hall of Fame ballot

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In this Sept. 20, 2019, file photo, Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter smiles as he speaks during a news conference in Miami. Derek Jeter is among 18 newcomers on the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot, announced Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, and is likely to be an overwhelming choice to join former New York Yankees teammate Mariano Rivera in Cooperstown after the reliever last year became the first unanimous pick by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) ** FILE **

Derek Jeter, Orioles great Brian Roberts among first-timers on Hall of Fame ballot

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg reacts after Houston Astros' Michael Brantley grounded out to end the fifth inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Yankees plan to have talks with Cole, Strasburg

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers Josh Hader, right, and New York Yankees Aroldis Chapman pose with their reliever of the year trophies at a news conference before Game 4 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Chapman, Yankees agree to $48M, 3-year contract

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion prepares to take batting practice before Game 4 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Yankees decline 2020 option for slugger Encarnación

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Phillies hire Yankees’ Barber as amateur scouting director

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer warms up during batting practice for baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Houston. The Houston Astros face the Washington Nationals in Game 1 on Tuesday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cy Young winners, 1st-rounders fill World Series rotations

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Weekend Sports in Brief

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws against the New York Yankees during the second inning in Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Latest: Zimmerman recalls first time he saw Jose Altuve

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This Date in Baseball

By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game 4 of baseball's American League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Yankees need ace like Gerrit Cole as they pivot toward 2020

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a double against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Houston.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Altuve’s HR in 9th sends Astros to World Series over Yankees

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve rounds the bases after a two-run walk-off to win Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Houston. The Astros won 6-4 to win the series 4-2. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Astros win ALCS on Jose Altuve’s home run, will play Nationals in World Series

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros beat New York Yankees in 6 games to win AL pennant, will play Washington Nationals in

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