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Max Scherzer says the Mets told him 2024 would be a transition
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Mets trade former ODU star Justin Verlander back to the Astros, AP
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Astros owner Jim Crane on Justin Verlander trade with Mets
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2023 MLB trade deadline tracker: Justin Verlander goes to Astros
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Justin Verlander trade grades: Mets add prospects while Astros
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2023 Trade Deadline Live Blog — College Baseball, MLB Draft
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Deep Dive on Mets prospect Drew Gilbert, who has All-Star potential
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Report: Red Sox pursued Verlander, Red Sox
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