Yankees moving forward with Gerrit Cole-Josh Donaldson drama in the 'rearview mirror'

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When the Yankees acquired former MVP third baseman Josh Donaldson from the Twins Sunday night, it seemed fair to question how the 36-year-old and star pitcher Gerrit Cole would coexist.

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Not even a year removed from Donaldson accusing Cole and others of cheating by using sticky substances on the mound, the two were now teammates in pinstripes. So in order to make sure any lingering issues between the two didn’t carry over to the Bronx, general manager Brian Cashman made sure to run the deal by Cole first.

"Because of how the public side of this thing played out last year … I owed him that phone call,’’ Cashman said Monday, via the New York Post. "I just explained, obviously, ‘We’ve got a transaction that’s going to solve a lot of areas of need, but not sure where this other aspect sits. If it is an issue, it’s something we’ll have to work through.’ He’s like, ‘I’ll be fine.’ He was excited about the opportunity to upgrade in a lot of areas."

FILE - Minnesota Twins' Josh Donaldson follows through on a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning of a baseball game Sept. 17, 2021, in Toronto. The New York Yankees have acquired former AL MVP Donaldson and shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Twins for catcher Gary Sanchez and third baseman Gio Urshela. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

The deal, as Cashman said, was meant to make the Yankees a better ball club. And on New York’s end, sending third baseman Gio Urshela and catcher Gary Sanchez to Minnesota for Donaldson, shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and backup catcher Ben Rortvedt accomplished just that.

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