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The Mets made a big splash on Day 1 of the Winter Meetings, signing reigning AL Cy Young award winner Justin Verlander to a two-year, $86.66 million deal with a vesting option for a third year that could bring the deal up to $130 million if the right-hander reaches 140 innings in 2024.