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Justin Verlander rejects Houston Astros' player option, becomes a free agent
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Astros' Justin Verlander declines option, becomes free agent
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Free Agent Justin Verlander And The Los Angeles Dodgers Appear To
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Jim Crane: Astros 'probably' will make qualifying offer to Justin
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Deadline analysis: AL West leaders loaded up on starting pitchers
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Justin Verlander rejects Houston Astros' player option, becomes a
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Astros' Justin Verlander declines option, becomes free agent
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Justin Verlander declines $25 million option with Astros, becomes
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Justin Verlander opts out of Astros deal, becomes free agent
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Houston Astros Ace Justin Verlander Declines Player Option, Elects
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Verlander takes loss in return to Astros as Yankees beat Houston
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Mets, Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander agree to $86M