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Justin Verlander agrees to $86.6 million free agent contract with Mets
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Justin Verlander wins 250th game in final start before trade deadline
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Justin Verlander traded to Astros for 2 prospects
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Astros fall to Yankees despite Justin Verlander's solid outing in return to Houston staff
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Mets News: Mets sign Justin Verlander to two-year deal - Amazin' Avenue
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Former Tigers ace Justin Verlander signs huge deal with Mets
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Mets lose in brutal fashion hours after trading Justin Verlander to Astros
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Justin Verlander reunites with Astros after Mets trade ace (report)
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Almost 6 years since trade, Justin Verlander's return no longer feels like homecoming
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Mets Trade Justin Verlander to Houston Astros for Two Prospects - The New York Times
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Justin Verlander Signs $86 Million Deal with New York Mets: Reports
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Justin Verlander traded to Astros for 2 prospects
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Sources: New York Mets, Justin Verlander reach agreement - ABC7 New York
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Mets place Verlander on IL with muscle strain on opening day