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Justin Verlander traded to Astros for 2 prospects
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Justin Verlander Heading Back to Houston Astros After Trade from
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NY Mets Trade Justin Verlander Back To Houston Astros
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Justin Verlander rejects Houston Astros' player option, becomes a
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Astros' Verlander, Rangers' Scherzer to face-off for first time in
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Mets trade Justin Verlander to Houston Astros, Tommy Pham to
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Astros has some Justin Verlander hesitation in MLB free agency
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Justin Verlander returns to old home as Mets face Astros
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Justin Verlander on facing the Astros, Alex Bregman, coming out
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Justin Verlander makes his return to the Houston mound for the
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Justin Verlander returning to Houston Astros
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How Astros fared against Justin Verlander in 1st showdown
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AP source: Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets - The San
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Welcome back. We missed you': Justin Verlander details return to