Pirates

Column: Big three rise up to promise

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Francisco Liriano #47 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on September 26, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
Francisco Liriano pitches Sunday at PNC Park on his way to 12 strikeouts. -- JARED WICKERHAM / GETTY

Gerrit Cole called it. It was part prediction, part promise, probably part throwaway line, but the man still essentially foresaw this whole wonderful weekend.

Francisco Liriano pitches at PNC Park on his way to 12 strikeouts. -- GETTY

Gerrit Cole called it.

It was part prediction, part promise, probably part throwaway line, but the man still essentially foresaw this whole wonderful weekend sweep of the Mets, confidence and cockiness included. What's more, he did so way back in February, barely a week into the Pirates' spring training in Bradenton.

Stop reading and click this video, paying particular attention to our exchange at 1:15:

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