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Geography won’t keep Gerrit Cole from the Phillies, agent Scott Boras says

The Phillies, according to a source, will make a heavy push for Gerrit Cole, who was dominant in the postseason for Houston and finished second for the American League Cy Young Award. But Cole grew up in Southern California, which led to rumblings that he wants to play close to home.

Sports agent Scott Boras speaks to the media after a session of the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Sports agent Scott Boras speaks to the media after a session of the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)Read moreMatt York / AP
    by Matt Breen
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