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"Beyond 2017, the Astros will be on the hook for $40 million of the $56 million due newly acquired ace Justin Verlander, obtained late Thursday night from the Detroit Tigers for three prospects.
According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Tigers will pay $8 million of the $28 million the righthander will make in each of the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Additionally, Nightengale reported the option year that existed in Verlander's contract for 2020 has been voided."
So, what was traded in M's equivalents to make Verlander cheaper than Leake? (Assuming 3x12 + 5 buyout for Leake.)