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Justin Verlander Signs $86 Million Deal with New York Mets: Reports
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The extraordinary Justin Verlander is 39 … and the best pitcher in baseball, Houston Astros
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Verlander to undergo Tommy John surgery
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Former ODU standout Justin Verlander makes first start in two years
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Houston Astros Justin Verlander to undergo Tommy John surgery
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
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Justin Verlander undergoes surgery: Target for return is 2022
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