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VIDEO: Verlander reflects on Detroit before WS
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MLB Rumors: Astros-Mets trade for Justin Verlander 'favorites' looks like
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Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros pitches against the Detroit News Photo - Getty Images
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Justin Verlander declines $25M Houston Astros option, becomes free agent
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Justin Verlander returning to Houston Astros after trade with Mets
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Justin Verlander to return to the Astros - Axios Houston
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Detroit Tigers: Will sign stealing scandal hurt Justin Verlander's legacy?
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Houston Astros Reportedly Have A Deal In Place To Re-Sign Starter Justin Verlander
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Justin Verlander returning to Houston Astros after trade with New York Mets: AP source
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Astros unlikely to retain Justin Verlander, Zack Greinke
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Houston Astros will 'probably' make qualifying offer to Justin Verlander - Bless You Boys
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A Cy Young campaign at 39 years old? Justin Verlander has always saved his most incredible feats for last