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Rangers heavy in trade talks, but no deal would move the needle like Justin Verlander
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Justin Verlander trade grades: Mets add prospects while Astros reunite with starter for playoff push
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Mets Wave White Flag, Trade Max Scherzer And Justin Verlander In Separate Deals On Deadline Day
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Mets trade Justin Verlander to Astros
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2023 MLB trade deadline recap: Verlander, Flaherty, more - ESPN
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Angry Justin Verlander was best version for Astros since trade
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Report: Orioles pursuing Verlander; Astros, Dodgers, Braves involved
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AP Source: Justin Verlander signs two-year, $86.66M deal with Mets
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Partially Paid By The Mets, Justin Verlander Returns To The Astros.
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander's timeline as team's ace
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Kyle Tucker homers to back up a strong start by Justin Verlander as the Astros beat the Red Sox
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Grading Astros-Mets Justin Verlander blockbuster trade
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Kyle Tucker homers to back up a strong start by Justin Verlander as the Astros beat the Red Sox