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Mets lose in brutal fashion hours after trading Justin Verlander to Astros
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Verlander after another Mets loss: 'I don't think anybody saw this coming
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Justin Verlander's classy farewell to Mets fans after trade to Astros
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Tigers lose in Justin Verlander's return
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Mets vs Astros Pregame Justin Verlander Faces Old Team And Astros Look To End 5 Game Losing Streak!!
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Norsemen Drop Game Two, Bennies and Johnnies Close Regular Season
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MLB roundup: Justin Verlander throws 8 shutout innings
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Verlander falters, Mets lose to Astros - Amazin' Avenue
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Langeliers, Kemp homer as Athletics down Astros again 6-2 to avoid 100th loss
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Mets Insider: Michael Conforto happy to have role on big-league club, will be 4th outfielder and late-game pinch hitter – New York Daily News
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Justin Verlander is the Mets' smart gamble
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MLB free agency: Justin Verlander fits with Yankees, Mets