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Astros' Justin Verlander opts out of player option, becomes free agent
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Justin Verlander declines $25 million option with Astros, becomes free agent - The Boston Globe
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Houston's Justin Verlander declines $25M Astros option to become free agent
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Justin Verlander declines player option with Houston Astros, becomes free agent, MLBPA announces - ABC13 Houston
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Justin Verlander opts out of contract, becomes free agent
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Is the Astros' Trade for Justin Verlander the Best Deadline Deal in Baseball History? - The Ringer
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Verlander declines $25M option to become free agent
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander enters free agency
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Justin Verlander – Houston Public Media
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Justin Verlander declines player option, becomes free agent - ESPN
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Justin Verlander opts out of Astros deal, becomes free agent