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Phillies vs. Astros: Game 1 highlights, score, next game, World
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MLB free agency: What if the Phillies don't sign a shortstop
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Predicting Justin Verlander's salary for the 2023 season
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Justin Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent
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MLB offseason tracker: Blue Jays add Chad Green to bullpen
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander triggers 2023 player option
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Justin Verlander's 2023 player option contingent on 2022 innings
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Astros' and Phillies' Free-Agency Payroll and Outlook After 2022
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Verlander's option requires 130 innings - PressReader
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Houston Astros free agents 2023: World Series champions may lose
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Justin Verlander's 2023 player option reportedly conditional
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2022 MLB winter meetings updates, rumors and predictions - ESPN
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MLB offseason tracker: Blue Jays add Chad Green to bullpen
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2 Astros pitchers who must step up to replace Justin Verlander in 2023
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Justin Verlander Declines $25M Astros Contract Option for 2023