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Tigers' Verlander is driven to be best
Is this the year Justin Verlander becomes the best pitcher in baseball? On second thought, let's make that a statement, not a question. This could be the year that Justin Verlander becomes the best pitcher in baseball. Why? Because it's going to happen sooner or later, his teammates believe.
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