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When Asked Directly If He's Cheating On The Mound, Gerrit Cole Refuses To Give An Answer

Gerrit Cole did not deny cheating when asked a direct question about using illegal substances before last night's Yankees game in Minnesota.

After Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson pointed out the suspicious timing of four minor league pitchers being suspended for using substances and a crappy start from a possibly worried Cole two days later, the Yankees ace was asked if he had ever used Spider Tack ("considered the stickiest of subjects when it comes to the illegal stuff pitchers are using") to improve his grip and spin rates.

Cole, who will pitch Wednesday night, hemmed and hawed before immediately changing the subject.