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Justin Verlander, Houston Astros starting pitcher, is a free agent - Lone Star Ball
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Justin Verlander declines $25M Houston Astros option, becomes free agent – Houston Public Media
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Justin Verlander injury update: SP to have Tommy John surgery - Sports Illustrated
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Five pitchers who should intrigue Yankees in offseason: Sherman
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Houston's Justin Verlander declines $25M Astros option to become free agent
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MLB free agency: Justin Verlander declines option; Evan Longoria hits market; Mets bring back starter
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Tony Paul's top MLB free agents are signed; here's where they landed
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Verlander declines $25M Astros option, set to join loaded free agent class
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Justin Verlander Declines $25M Astros Contract Option for 2023 Season, Will Be FA, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Justin Verlander's ALCS dominance backed by Astros' analytical approach - Sports Illustrated