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Justin Verlander traded by Mets back to Astros in MLB deadline deal
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Justin Verlander signs with New York Mets for two years, $86M
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Justin Verlander pitches 6 shutout innings as Astros beat Twins - ESPN
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Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros lead Phillies
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Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0
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Mets 'trade Justin Verlander back to Astros as New York agrees to
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Astros' Justin Verlander Among Players To Watch In American
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Mets Notebook: Justin Verlander disappointed to miss Citi Field opener
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Justin Verlander says he's nearing return to Mets
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New York Mets SP Justin Verlander reflects Houston Astros tenure
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Now 40, Verlander still looks strong this spring for Mets - The
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MLB Trade Grades: Justin Verlander, Astros owner Jim Crane reunite
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Justin Verlander faces his former team, Astros rout Tigers 17-4