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Ex-Astros star Justin Verlander back in Houston looking aged months later for Mets
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Astros' Justin Verlander opts out of player option, becomes free agent
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Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4 – WKRG News 5
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Mets Sign Justin Verlander - MLB Trade Rumors
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Column: Rangers, Astros among deadline's biggest winners
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Justin Verlander booed off mound. : r/Astros
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Justin Verlander boosts HOF resume, pulls off feat no one has ever done before in MLB history
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Justin Verlander's first Astros start likely to be against Yankees
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Justin Verlander's decision goes down to wire
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander optimistic, but cautious with rehab on calf