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Justin Verlander declines $25M Houston Astros option, becomes free
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander enters free agency
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Here's the ONE FACTOR that could DECIDE a Verlander - Astros
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Justin Verlander Heading Back to Houston Astros: Report
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MLB Trade Grades: Justin Verlander, Astros owner Jim Crane reunite
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Astros' Justin Verlander declines option, becomes free agent
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MLB Rumors: AL West rival could prevent Astros-Justin Verlander
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Justin Verlander's singular ceiling keeps Houston among contenders
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MLB rumors: Mets' Justin Verlander to draw Rangers, Astros trade
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