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Astros' Justin Verlander declines option, becomes free agent
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Justin Verlander News, Photos, Quotes, Video
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Verlander declines $25M Astros option, set to join loaded free
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Justin Verlander declines $25 million option with Astros, becomes
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Jim Crane: Astros 'probably' will make qualifying offer to Justin
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Justin Verlander contract breakdown: How much does Astros ace make
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Houston Astros Ace Justin Verlander Declines Player Option, Elects
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Mets, Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander agree to $86M
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