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The New York Yankees and free-agent pitcher Gerrit Cole reportedly reached a nine-year, $324 million contract.
It's the most total money and annual average salary for a pitcher, at $36 million.
Cole also drew interest from the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers.
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