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Verlander wins MLB-leading 14th, Astros rout Mariners 11-1
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Justin Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent
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Offseason outlook: Houston Astros
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Houston Astros Acquire Justin Verlander, Eyeing a Deep Playoff Run - The New York Times
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Is the Astros' Trade for Justin Verlander the Best Deadline Deal in Baseball History? - The Ringer
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RUMOR: Astros, Rays emerging as prime trade candidates for key Tigers pitcher
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Looking Back at the Houston Astros' Trade for Justin Verlander with the Detroit Tigers - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Verlander wins MLB-leading 14th, Astros rout Mariners 11-1
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Verlander throws 7 solid innings to begin 2nd stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to Yankees – KGET 17
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Justin Verlander opts out of contract, becomes free agent
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Justin Verlander has been as advertised in making playoff run
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Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1
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Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS – KXAN Austin