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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision
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Justin Verlander good, but Framber Valdez better as Mets fall to Astros - Newsday
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Mets deal 3-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander back to Astros: reports, National Sports
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Justin Verlander addresses Mets 'diva' rumors that allegedly ticked off Max Scherzer
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Justin Verlander traded to the Astros, MLB Insider reacts
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Welcome back. We missed you': Justin Verlander details return to the Houston Astros
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Justin Verlander Makes “We're Houston” Mean Something, Proves He's Still the Big Game Ace Jim Crane Thought He Was
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Yankees, Mets have chance to poach Justin Verlander from Astros
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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, Local
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Justin Verlander traded to Astros for 2 prospects