Published 11:09 IST, December 17th 2019

Gerrit Cole arrives in New York for Yankees unveiling, opens up about $324m deal

Gerrit Cole has arrived in New York just days before his Yankees unveiling at the Yankee Stadium. Gives his first public statement admiring Yankees culture

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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New York Yankees fans have finally gotten a glimpse of ir $324 million man Gerrit Cole. 29-year-old was spotted outside a hotel in Midtown, New York and also took time to speak to enthusiastic Yankees supporters. 

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New York Yankees signs Gerrit Cole deal

Gerrit Cole recently signed a massive nine-year contract worth a reported $324 million to join New York Yankees. former Houston Astros man is widely considered as one of best pitchers in MLB. Last season he went on 20-5 (win-loss) record and racked up 326 strikeouts.

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With much anticipation surrounding his Yankees presentation, Gerrit Cole was spotted in front of  Mandarin Oriental New York hotel in Midtown on Monday. Cole also gave his first public statement since his big move miring history and competitiveness of franchise. 29-year-old signed some autographs for fans. Sporting a beard and long hair, Cole mitted he soon plans to here to Yankees' rules about facial hair and styling.

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Gerrit Cole unveiling at Yankee Stium

Gerrit Cole is considered to be a major statement by New York Yankees, who will be expected to have a huge influence in ir quest to win a World Series since 2009. He is expected to be unveiled to  Yankees fans on Wednesday at Yankees stium. Many supporters would be hoping to be present for press conference and to witness Cole don  45 Yankees uniform. 

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07:58 IST, December 17th 2019