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Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox.

Gerrit Cole Shows Remarkable Self-Awareness, Pays The Price

Jahmai Jones #14 of the New York Yankees reacts after being tagged out against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium.

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Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Gerrit Cole Cussed A Bunch Then Went The Distance

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Gerrit Cole, seen here looking uncomfortable on the mound, if notably less uncomfortable than he seemed when asked whether he cheats.

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 3: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees reacts against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on June 3, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

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Gerrit Cole, Asked Simple, Straightforward Yes/No Question: [5 Seconds Of Silence] [5 More Seconds Of Stammering] “I Don’t Quite Know How To Answer That”

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