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Justin Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent - NBC Sports
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Free Agent Justin Verlander And The Los Angeles Dodgers Appear To Be A Good Match
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Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent
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Verlander declines $25M Astros option, set to join loaded free agent class
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Justin Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent
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AP source: Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets