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Astros has some Justin Verlander hesitation in MLB free agency
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Astros pitchers and catchers report for spring training - Axios
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Astros Players React to Justin Verlander Returning to Houston
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Report: Former Houston Astros Pitcher Justin Verlander Agrees to
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MLB Playoffs: Justin Verlander rocked by Mariners early in ALDS
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Justin Verlander returns to Houston Astros, per report - Lone Star
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Justin Verlander's 2023 player option contingent on 2022 innings
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Justin Verlander Returns to the Astros Once More
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Astros' Justin Verlander declines option, becomes free agent
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) warms up in
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Ex-Astros star Justin Verlander back in Houston looking aged