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Justin Verlander opts out, making Astros ace a free agent
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Mets package Justin Verlander, cash in trade to Astros for top OF prospects, Outdoors
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Justin Verlander Signs With The New York Mets in 2023 MLB Free Agency
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Obviously, I've moved on': Astros' Justin Verlander gets brutally honest on Mets departure
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Kate Upton celebrates Justin Verlander after Astros' World Series win
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Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander opts out of contract
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Free Agent Ace Justin Verlander Chooses To Stay With Astros For $25M - CBS Texas
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Mets trade Justin Verlander to the Astros, AP sources say – Houston Public Media
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Justin Verlander signing with Astros for 1 year, $25 million
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Report: Astros' Justin Verlander draws interest from NL contender
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Justin Verlander Free Agency: 3 Potential Landing Spots
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Verlander, Pujols voted Comeback Players of the Year
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Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander wins Comeback Player of the Year award - CultureMap Houston
The Mets are trading Justin Verlander to the Astros, AP source says
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Houston Astros fans disappointed as ace pitcher opts out of contract, becoming a free agent
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Who will sign Justin Verlander if he leaves Astros as free agent?