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Justin Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent - NBC Sports
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Report: Astros, reliever Rafael Montero agree to three-year, $34.5M contract
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Astros beat Braves to tie World Series 1-1
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Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker agrees to one-year contract extension
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Justin Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent