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The New York Yankees hinted at a surprising choice for their $218 million pitcher with Gerrit Cole out for the season.

New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried is focused on remaining levelheaded as the team's new ace with teammate Gerrit Cole undergoing season-ending Tommy John surgery Tuesday."For me, I have to be Max Fried,