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Mets Sign Justin Verlander - MLB Trade Rumors
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The most ridiculously optimistic article ever written about the 2019 Houston Astros - The Crawfish Boxes
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Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. remains optimistic despite the team losing Justin Verlander: It's pretty tough but we always find a way
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Justin Verlander's first Astros start likely to be against Yankees
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander triggers 2023 player option
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Should Astros make qualifying offer to Justin Verlander in 2022?
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Justin Verlander: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Justin Verlander's decision goes down to wire
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Verlander declines $25M option to become free agent