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Late-night stunner: Tigers trade ace Verlander to Astros
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Ex-Tigers ace Justin Verlander to start for AL in All-Star Game
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Justin Verlander's showcase for teams went very well - Bless You Boys
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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, Local
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Former Tigers ace Justin Verlander's contract with Astros finalized by MLB
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Justin Verlander wins third Cy Young, second with Astros
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Justin Verlander opts out of contract, becomes free agent
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Astros ace Justin Verlander pulled from start after three innings
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Orioles May Keep Verlander Waiting - The New York Times
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Ex-teammates – but not always friends – Scherzer and Verlander to face each other for first time
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Oakland Athletics drop Game 5 to Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers 3-0 – Daily News
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Rays get 'Verlandered' as Astros ride ex-Tigers ace to Game 1 win
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Verlander returns to Astros, Mets include $54M in trade
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Justin Verlander - Wikipedia
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The Detroit Tigers need to pursue Justin Verlander to solidify rotation