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Justin Verlander signing with Astros for 1 year, $25 million
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Rosenthal: The new Justin Verlander — Those closest to Astros ace have seen him evolve - The Athletic
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The Most Likely Teams To Sign Free Agent Justin Verlander - En Fuego
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Astros' Justin Verlander trying not to focus on free agency - ESPN
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Carlos Correa, Justin Verlander's opt-out plans for upcoming free agency, revealed
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Houston Astros fans disappointed as ace pitcher opts out of contract, becoming a free agent
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Justin Verlander has a chance to be the last of a dying breed: the 300-game winner - The Boston Globe
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Tony Paul's top MLB free agents are signed; here's where they landed
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander and potential free agency
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Verlander sharp in 1st start since 2020, heater hits 96 mph - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Will Yankees get another crack at signing Justin Verlander?
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Justin Verlander has several teams other than Astros on his list
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Justin Verlander opts out of contract, becomes free agent