Hey, Mom! Talking to My Mother #814 - Will Verlander Finish with Tigers?
Hi Mom,
Ever since Justin Verlander was traded to the Houston Astros, he has been pitching like the MVP ace that has led the Tigers to the World Series twice and to the playoffs and division championship multiple times.
I am happy that he has a shot to win the World Series this year (or at least make the post season) with the Houston Astros, but from the time he left, I have hoped that he would return to the Detroit Tigers to finish his career, much like Greg Maddux pitched his last year with the Chicago Cubs.
I am hoping that Verlander does not spend as many years away before returning as Maddux.
I am not the only who thinks Verlander will end his career with the Tigers.
Check this out in today's share.
I know you like this one, especially, Mom, as you always thought JV was very cute.
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2017/09/25/leyland-verlander-could-finish-career-tigers/105995518/
Verlander, the second overall pick in the 2004 draft, had made just two big-league starts prior to spring training 2006, Leyland's first year on the job.
Then, Verlander started the fifth game of the 2006 season, allowed no runs on two hits and — as Leyland said — the rest is history. Some pretty darn impressive history.
That said, Leyland didn't get overly sentimental over the trade of Verlander to the Houston Astros last month. It was time, for both parties. The Tigers are rebuilding, and Verlander deserves a shot at that elusive World Series ring.
He's certainly provided the boost Houston was looking for; in his four Astros starts, he's 4-0 with a 0.64 ERA. In 28 innings, he's allowed 11 hits. He's struck out 32 for the American League West Division champions.
"I'm happy for him because I think it was the right move," Leyland said prior to his induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. "I think it was the right move for the Tigers, I think it was the right move for him to accept it at this point.
"You know, sure, there's some sentimental, and everybody would like him to finish his career with the Tigers.
"But, who knows? Maybe he will."
A reunion down the road actually makes sense. Verlander, 34, is under contract for two more seasons, but as part of the trade to Houston, his vesting option for 2020 was voided, meaning he'll be a free agent.
And it's reasonable to believe the Tigers, with a blossoming farm system thanks to a couple recent impressive drafts and several July and August trades, could be ready to contend again by the time Verlander hits the market.
In Detroit, Verlander was rookie of the year in 2006, won the MVP and Cy Young awards in an unbelievable 2011 season, and narrowly missed winning two more Cy Young awards. He threw two no-hitters and won seven playoff games, including two dominant performances in do-or-die games. Verlander is second all-time in strikeouts by a Tiger with 2,373, and seventh all-time in wins with 183.
tpaul@detroitnews.com
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Have someone give you a kiss, and tell you that I love you, Mom.
I miss you so very much, Mom.
Talk to you tomorrow, Mom.
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NEW (written 1708.27) NOTE on time: I am now in the same time zone as Google! So, when I post at 10:10 a.m. PDT to coincide with the time of your death, Mom, I am now actually posting late, so it's really 1:10 p.m. EDT. But I will continue to use the time stamp of 10:10 a.m. to remember the time of your death, Mom. I know this only matters to me, and to you, Mom.
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