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The hot stove has turned frigid. Can you throw another log on that thing to get it going? Pitchers and catchers is only like 6 weeks away and there are a LOT of big names still out there.Posted in the NL West thread, but it looks quiet, so I'll add it here:
Report: Giants reach 1-year, $15 million deal with 9-time All-Star Justin Verlander
The three-time Cy Young winner will turn 42 in February.www.yahoo.com
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Not sure how much he has left in the tank at this stage. It’s reminiscent of when the Giants signed Randy Johnson at the end of his amazing career. If he’s healthy, at least you know he’s in the right ballpark to get the best results. Not a bad roll of the dice on a 1 year deal. If he’s going, you might be able to flip him for a prospect at the deadline, too. Very low risk move.
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right, the thing about these signings is that there is a chance they have a resurgence for some length of time... if he does, then they will be seen as geniuses... if he doesnt, well, he wasnt expected to do much anyway...
but even his not much... he should still eat innnings every game he actually pitches...
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Imho, if he gets 15 starts and/or eats 100 innings, it will be a successful sign. Exposing all the Giants young pitchers to him alone almost makes the contract worth it. But he also puts asses in seats and MIGHT be able to be flipped for SOMETHING at the deadline.
If he never pitches for us (gets hurt in ST), all it will have cost us is 15M, and I don’t give a shit about MLB owners having to dole out cash. That doesn’t affect me in the slightest.
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i agree... its similar to the yankees signing goldy and bellanger... just Verlander is someone fans will want to see...
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Exactly. It isn’t our money. The Johnsons are making money hand over fist with the cove site, so I am not crying for them. And it isn’t like the price of a beer at the games will go up based on this signing.
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Some of you have said that Verlander brings more to the team than just his pitching and I agree with that. He’s a guy who has been there and can pass on a lot of his knowledge to the younger pitchers. He’s will bring his presence to the team and his credibility……….I wish he could play 1st base though
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