$86M 2 years. Vesting option in the 3rd year.
Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!
Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!
Ours... at least for 2 years and maybe 3.
$86M 2 years. Vesting option in the 3rd year.
$86M 2 years. Vesting option in the 3rd year.
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Excellent!
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Re: Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!
This means Ben Verlander too, so it's not all great
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Re: Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!
What is higher? Max and Verlander's combined age or combined salary? Either way, two enthusiastic thumbs up from where I sit.
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Re: Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!
Who’s gonna break it to Jordany Valdespin that he’s now JV2?
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Re: Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!
Great signing, this will age better than the deGrom deal.
Re: Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!
I would've paid that just for Kate.
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Re: Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!
Justin Verlander, taken one pick before Phillip Humber in the first round of the pitching-heavy 2004 draft.
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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??
Also, we do have two alpha dogs fighting for number 1 alpha dog position??
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wow. i'm very ok with this.
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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.
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.
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Re: Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!
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.A Boy Named Seo wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 12:55 pmThe number next to 'age' is the only thing not to like about him.
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How does a vesting option work?
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Those are his pre-Met rest years. Through that demented sphere, it becomes a thing to be grateful for.Edgy MD wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 1:14 pmWell 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.A Boy Named Seo wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 12:55 pmThe number next to 'age' is the only thing not to like about him.
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
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Yay? I dunno. The guy's old.
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Ben is Justin's brother, a former minor-league player who is now a media personality and podcast host.
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Taking the piss, he's all over social media etc , a bit annoying
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Irish, you were missed! Glad you're back. It's been a loooong time since "taking the piss" was used in these parts!!
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Excellent move, and excellent timing.
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I appreciate this, great to see everyoneMarshmallowmilkshake wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 1:58 pmIrish, you were missed! Glad you're back. It's been a loooong time since "taking the piss" was used in these parts!!
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Re: Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!
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.
Re: Justin Verlander (& Kate Upton)!!!
Major addition here. Very excited. I'm engorged with anticipation, in fact.
Who is Justin Verlander though?
Who is Justin Verlander though?