Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!

[bmfc1]

Ours... at least for 2 years and maybe 3.
$86M 2 years. Vesting option in the 3rd year.

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

Excellent!

[metirish]

This means Ben Verlander too, so it's not all great

[A Boy Named Seo]

What is higher? Max and Verlander's combined age or combined salary? Either way, two enthusiastic thumbs up from where I sit.

[G-Fafif]

Who’s gonna break it to Jordany Valdespin that he’s now JV2?

[metirish]

Who’s gonna break it to Jordany Valdespin that he’s now JV2?

He's still the man right now

[nymr83]

Great signing, this will age better than the deGrom deal.

[MFS62]

I would've paid that just for Kate.
Later

[Edgy MD]

Justin Verlander, taken one pick before Phillip Humber in the first round of the pitching-heavy 2004 draft.

[A Boy Named Seo]

I'm oddly optimistic of this signing. The number next to 'age' is the only thing not to like about him. He's a tick below JdG stuff-wise, but his stuff is actually on the mound eating up very good innings. Plus his velo has held strong at 95 for years. We just can't afford a one-year "changing leagues and teams" dip or any other such bullshit.

Also, we do have two alpha dogs fighting for number 1 alpha dog position??

[metsmarathon]

wow. i'm very ok with this.

[Ceetar]

Yeah, I like Verlander. But still should've kept deGrom (too!) But at least this helps the "top-flight talent to have in short series in 2023" problem that was one of the biggest issues with losing deGrom.

I figure they're probably got MeGill and/or Peterson slotted into a 5th spot, you'd still like one above average starter to add in I'd think.

[Edgy MD]

The number next to 'age' is the only thing not to like about him.

Well there's also the thing about his total of one MLB game between 2000 and 2001. Coming back from those two surgeries and winning a Cy Young is terrific and largely ameliorates that, but it's still there.

[ashie62]

Awesome 👍

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

How does a vesting option work?

[A Boy Named Seo]

The number next to 'age' is the only thing not to like about him.

Well there's also the thing about his total of one MLB game between 2000 and 2001. Coming back from those two surgeries and winning a Cy Young is terrific and largely ameliorates that, but it's still there.

Those are his pre-Met rest years. Through that demented sphere, it becomes a thing to be grateful for.

I've been spending the last several minutes comparing JdG and JV from different points in their career. Go have fun everyone: https://stathead.com/tiny/6r0PF

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Yay? I dunno. The guy's old.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

This means Ben Verlander too, so it's not all great

i'm missing this

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

This means Ben Verlander too, so it's not all great

i'm missing this

Ben is Justin's brother, a former minor-league player who is now a media personality and podcast host.

https://abc13.com/ben-verlander-justin- ... /12391089/

[metirish]

This means Ben Verlander too, so it's not all great

i'm missing this

Taking the piss, he's all over social media etc , a bit annoying

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

This means Ben Verlander too, so it's not all great

i'm missing this

Taking the piss, he's all over social media etc , a bit annoying

Irish, you were missed! Glad you're back. It's been a loooong time since "taking the piss" was used in these parts!!

[roger_that]

Excellent move, and excellent timing.

[metirish]

i'm missing this

Taking the piss, he's all over social media etc , a bit annoying

Irish, you were missed! Glad you're back. It's been a loooong time since "taking the piss" was used in these parts!!

I appreciate this, great to see everyone

Looks like I'm the man right now

[Gwreck]

How does a vesting option work?

It depends on the exact terms.

Typically: if he pitches X number of innings in the first two years, then a third year becomes guaranteed. It might also require a clean medical opinion or something else.

[Fman99]

Major addition here. Very excited. I'm engorged with anticipation, in fact.

Who is Justin Verlander though?