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Ex-teammates – but not always friends – Scherzer and Verlander to face each other for first time - ABC News
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Justin Verlander faces former teammate Miguel Cabrera one more time as Astros rout Tigers 17-4
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Justin Verlander declines $25M Houston Astros option, becomes free agent
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Justin Verlander traded to Astros for 2 prospects
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New York Mets SP Justin Verlander reflects Houston Astros tenure
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Justin Verlander on facing the Astros, Alex Bregman, coming out after one pitch in the fourth
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Mets pitcher Justin Verlander strains arm, put on injured list
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Justin Verlander faces former teammate Miguel Cabrera one more time as Astros rout Tigers 17-4 - ABC News
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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision
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Justin Verlander sharp as Astros rout Tigers before heading to Boston for series against the Red Sox - The Boston Globe
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Now 40, Verlander still looks strong this spring for Mets - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Verlander is back with the Astros after a 'whirlwind' few days following his trade from the Mets