The Astros acquired Gerrit Cole, and his new teammates are very excited about it
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros reacts to scoring a run in the first inning during Game 7 of the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by LG PattersonMLB Photos via Getty Images)
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The Astros have acquired Gerrit Cole from the Pirates after much speculation this past week. With the deal sending four players to the Pirates, members of the Astros took to social media to celebrate the addition of the right-handed pitcher.
— Alex Bregman (@ABREG_1) January 13, 2018
We going #Legend ?
— Dallas Keuchel (@kidkeuchy) January 13, 2018
Going for it. #BackToBack
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) January 14, 2018
And
— Lance McCullers Jr. (@LMcCullers43) January 13, 2018
Needless to say, Cole's future teammates are ready to welcome him with open arms.