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LEADING OFF: Verlander back, Thor debuts, dominant Pads
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Reds match criteria Justin Verlander is seeking in order to waive his no- trade clause
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Mets trade Justin Verlander to Astros at deadline
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Astros' Justin Verlander 'invigorated' by trade, hints at extending career
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Jim Henneman's Key Takeaways From Baseball's Trade Deadline - PressBox
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Red Sox almost traded Justin Turner, pursued Justin Verlander, according to MLB insider
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Almost 6 years since trade, Justin Verlander's return no longer feels like homecoming
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Verlander returns to playoffs as Astros host Seattle in ALDS