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Mets deal ace Justin Verlander back to Astros: reports
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Justin Verlander - Wikipedia
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Dodgers meet with Justin Verlander as they pursue pitching - Los Angeles Times
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Justin Verlander, Major League Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Astros top M's 5-1 to open key series in playoff race
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Justin Verlander, Houston Astros starting pitcher, is a free agent - Lone Star Ball
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Astros ace Justin Verlander officially opts out of contract, becomes free agent
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Verlander returns to Astros, Mets include $54M in trade
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Justin Verlander opts out of contract, becomes free agent