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Mets sign Justin Verlander to $86 million deal
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Second-half season preview, playoff odds for all 30 MLB teams - ESPN
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Justin Verlander making first rehab start
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Justin Verlander feeling good after rehab start, final hurdle
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Red Sox free agency: Why Justin Verlander makes perfect sense
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MLB Power Rankings: Two NL powers battle for a top spot - ESPN
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Justin Verlander feels 'wonderful' with Mets debut nearing
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Mets sign Justin Verlander to $86 million deal
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Justin Verlander agrees to sign with New York Mets - The
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Justin Verlander agrees to $86.6 million free agent contract with Mets