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Justin Verlander can't be blamed if he wants out of Mets 'repurposing' of funds
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MLB Trade Grades: Justin Verlander, Astros owner Jim Crane reunite in Houston - The Athletic
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MLB trade deadline tracker: Full list of every deal completed on 2023 deadline day
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Justin Verlander, Houston Astros get roughed up by N.Y. Yankees
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Sources: Houston Astros acquiring Justin Verlander from Mets - ABC7 New York
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Justin Verlander Traded To Houston Astros As New York Mets Officially Pull Plug On Miserable Season – OutKick
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Justin Verlander traded by Mets back to Astros in MLB deadline deal
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MLB trade deadline's 3 biggest winners, 3 biggest losers, and 1 team that confused us
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Justin Verlander traded to Astros for 2 prospects