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Justin Verlander had interest in reunion with Astros

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East Bay Times |
Verlander was never dead set on joining the San Francisco Giants at the beginning of the offseason.
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The series exposed at least two of the Reds' concerns entering the season.
Reuters |
The Houston bullpen surrendered one run over eight innings against the New York Mets in the first of consecutive interleague home series for the Astros to open the schedule.

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