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Mets trade Justin Verlander to the Astros - ESPN Video
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Justin Verlander trade: Astros acquire ace as Mets continue sell-off, Houston sends back top prospects
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Justin Verlander agrees to 2-year, $86M deal with Mets
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Justin Verlander trade: Astros acquire ace as Mets continue sell-off, Houston sends back top prospects
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Law: Mets get solid return in prospects for Justin Verlander as Astros make big push - The Athletic
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MLB trade deadline: Mets pitcher Justin Verlander 'draws interest from the Braves, Dodgers, Orioles, Padres and his old team, the Astros
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2023 MLB trade deadline takeaways: AL West goes all in; Mets pivot to hard sell; first-place teams stay quiet
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Justin Verlander trade: Mets send future Hall-of-Famer back to Astros for top prospect Drew Gilbert
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Grading Astros-Mets Justin Verlander blockbuster trade