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Astros: Jose Altuve, Martín Maldonado get day off for A's series opener
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Rome] Martín Maldonado has been in touch with Justin Verlander for the last few days as his trade negotiations progressed. Maldonado said it got more realistic at 9:30 today. He found out
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Houston Astros insider: Justin Verlander's issues at the forefront after loss to Mariners
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Catcher Martin Maldonado arrives eager to help Astros
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Astros: Jose Altuve, Martín Maldonado get day off for A's series opener
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Catcher Martin Maldonado arrives eager to help Astros
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Houston Astros insider: Justin Verlander's issues at the forefront after loss to Mariners
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Houston Astros: Maldonado has a tough task ahead catching for Verlander
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander's return 'feels like opening day
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Houston Astros stay with Martín Maldonado, who won't play what-if game
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Catcher Martin Maldonado arrives eager to help Astros
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Justin Verlander Details His Preparations for First Start in 2 Years & Martin Maldonado Impact
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Catcher Martin Maldonado arrives eager to help Astros