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Justin Verlander agrees to $86M deal with Mets, reports say
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Justin Verlander: The Astros' Ace and Sleep Guru - The New York Times
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Houston Astros acquire Justin Verlander from New York Mets - ESPN
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MLB legends on Justin Verlander, pitching at 40: 'No telling how long he can keep going' - The Athletic
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Mets deal ace Justin Verlander back to Astros: reports
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Justin Verlander (and perhaps, Kate Upton) set to return to Houston after last-minute trade - CultureMap Houston
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Justin Verlander back with Astros after 'whirlwind' few days - ESPN
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Detroit Tigers icon Justin Verlander coy about Hall of Fame cap, but here's why it's not his decision
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Houston Astros reunite with Justin Verlander, will face him Tuesday
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Age? Injury? Nothing Can Stop Justin Verlander.
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Justin Verlander Makes “We're Houston” Mean Something, Proves He's Still the Big Game Ace Jim Crane Thought He Was
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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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Justin Verlander leaves Astros, signs with Mets in massive deal
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Mets trade former ODU star Justin Verlander back to the Astros, AP sources say – The Virginian-Pilot
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Justin Verlander returns to old home as Mets face Astros