Verlander traded to Houston, TJ Surgery, Wins 2 WS, Wins 3rd Cy Young, a Met, Astro again

[kalinecountry]

https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2...historic-strikeouts-runs-walks-contact-homers
Is Justin Verlander?s historic pace sustainable?
Verlander is on pace to break several records including Bob Gibson?s memorable ERA-title, but can he do it?
BeyondTheBoxscore

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23588930/mlb-real-not-justin-verlander-better-ever-been
Real or not? Justin Verlander off to one of best starts in past decade.
espn

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-continuing-evolution-of-justin-verlander/
The Continuing Evolution of Justin Verlander.
Fangraphs

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/2018/06/03/verlander-proving-his-greatness-in-houston/
Justin Verlander proving his greatness in Houston.
Detroit Athletic

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2...-fly-ball-pitcher-mlb-houston-astros-home-run
How Justin Verlander thrives as a fly ball pitcher.
More fly balls should lead to more home runs, but not for Verlander!
BeyondTheBoxscore

 

[kalinecountry]

Top prospect Franklin Perez makes 2018 debut.
The Detroit Tigers have acquired several promising prospects over the last year as they rebuild. Sending Justin Verlander to the Astros netted three of the most interesting of those prospects in Daz Cameron, Jake Rogers, and Franklin Perez.

The trio were all slated to start the season with Double-A Erie, until Perez went down with an injury. Perez finally made his 2018 debut on Monday, working a pair of innings on a rehab assignment for Tigers GCL Affiliate East.

Facing Tigers West, Perez allowed one run on one hit, and struck out a pair. Ranked as the top prospect in the organization, the right-hander reached Double-A for the first time last year with Houston at the age of 19.

For his minor league career, the Venezuelan owns a 3.34 ERA, a strikeout rate of 9.5 K/9, and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.6:1. The Tigers won?t rush Perez back, but expect him to head to Erie in the near future.

 

[tomdalton22]

JV coming back down to earth.

Stats in June

6 starts, 37 1/3 innings, 4.34 era

 

[Rebbiv]

JV coming back down to earth.

Stats in June

6 starts, 37 1/3 innings, 4.34 era

Last 2 starts


11.67 IP 16 H 9 ER 3 BB 11 K 6.94 ERA 1.63 WHIP


Previous 4 starts


25.67 IP 19 H 7 ER 6 BB 32 K 2.45 ERA 0.97 WHIP


I am sure 2 starts are just an anomaly, but let's just see the end of July first.

 

[motownwebguy]

Handful of thoughts on JV's recent outings.....

1) The National League hitters (in general) needed a little more than a half-season to figure-out Justin more.
2) He's hiding a nagging injury and trying to nurse it back to good health.
3) The long honeymoon with Kate continues and Justin's testosterone level is currently very low.
4) He's wearing too-tight of pants again.
5) Murderous Texas heat has caught-up to Justin.
6) Listened for too many hours, on how to attack hitters, from Brad Ausmus.

Signed
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Four Fingers / Two Thumbs CopaMedium

 

[tomdalton22]

Handful of thoughts on JV's recent outings.....

1) The National League hitters (in general) needed a little more than a half-season to figure-out Justin more.
2) He's hiding a nagging injury and trying to nurse it back to good health.
3) The long honeymoon with Kate continues and Justin's testosterone level is currently very low.
4) He's wearing too-tight of pants again.
5) Murderous Texas heat has caught-up to Justin.
6) Listened for too many hours, on how to attack hitters, from Brad Ausmus.

Signed
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Four Fingers / Two Thumbs CopaMedium

Houston is in the AL

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...nder-detroit-tigers-houston-astros/757340002/
Justin Verlander to pitch against Detroit Tigers on July 15.
Freep

 

[Rebbiv]

Verlander's last two starts:


13 IP 7 H 2 ER 0 BB 16 SO 1.38 ERA 0.54 WHIP

 

[tomdalton22]

it would be funny if JV and Max were the starters in the all-star game. It could happen.

 

[Rebbiv]

it would be funny if JV and Max were the starters in the all-star game. It could happen.

They already said Verlander would not play in the All Star game if he started on Sunday, which he is scheduled to do.

 

[tomdalton22]

They already said Verlander would not play in the All Star game if he started on Sunday, which he is scheduled to do.

oh...I figured he was done until the break. I didn't look at their schedule.

 

[gotime909]

oh...I figured he was done until the break. I didn't look at their schedule.

I think they adjusted their rotation so he?d face Detroit in that last game before the break

 

[SpartyNash]

I saw Verlander Astros T-shirt’s at meijer yesterday...seriously? I mean I loved JV but come on. Were there Denver Nuggets jerseys for sale around here when Chauncey billups got traded there?

 

[kalinecountry]

I think they adjusted their rotation so he?d face Detroit in that last game before the break

It might have something to do with Cole going on the bereavement list. not sure.

JV will be pumped, good luck Tigers.

 

[Rebbiv]

It might have something to do with Cole going on the bereavement list. not sure.

JV will be pumped, good luck Tigers.

https://www.mlb.com/news/justin-verlander-may-not-pitch-all-star-game/c-284111426

 

[kalinecountry]

CC Sabathia and Justin Verlander are the active MLB career strikeout leaders. They've combined for 5,497 strikeouts. They still need 217 to catch Nolan Ryan.