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Mets speak with free-agent pitcher Justin Verlander: report
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Max Scherzer says the Mets told him 2024 would be a transition year, with eyes on '25
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Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of MLB trades ahead of Tuesday's deadline – KGET 17
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Mets ace Justin Verlander placed on IL on Opening Day
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Mets' Justin Verlander grinds out strong outing in 117-pitch outing
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Justin Verlander a Trade Deadline decision for Mets
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Verlander pitches 3 innings in spring debut for Mets
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Mets' Justin Verlander addresses inconsistent performance ahead of first Subway Series
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Verlander returns to Astros, Mets include $54M in trade
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Justin Verlander strikes out eight over six innings, 117 pitches
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Verlander throws 7 solid innings to begin 2nd stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to Yankees
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Justin Verlander offers hint over his New York Mets future ahead of MLB trade deadline - Irish Mirror Online
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Now 40, Verlander still looks strong this spring for Mets - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Verlander throws 1st bullpen with Mets; Padres' Tatis in OF – KGET 17
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Justin Verlander on Signing with the Mets and His Future in the MLB