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Justin Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent
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Justin Verlander declines player option, becomes free agent
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Justin Verlander opts out of Astros deal, becomes free agent
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Justin Verlander declines player option, becomes free agent - ESPN
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Justin Verlander declines player option with Houston Astros
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Rosenthal: The new Justin Verlander — Those closest to Astros ace
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Justin Verlander Major League Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights
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Astros To Re-Sign Justin Verlander - MLB Trade Rumors
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Justin Verlander declines player option, becomes free agent - ESPN
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Justin Verlander traded by Mets back to Astros in MLB deadline deal
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