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ON BASEBALL; Napoli Responds to the Big-Game Pressure
Arlington, Tex. It was Joe Maddon who made the call, back in the division series, before the Texas Rangers had even advanced to the second round. After Mike Napoli homered to lead Texas to a victory at Tampa Bay, Maddon, the Rays manager, proclaimed this the Year of the Napoli. That was a nice thing of Joe to say, Napoli, who does not say - By TYLER KEPNER
Tigers VERLANDER wins AL Cy Young
Verlander dominated the balloting in much the same way he humbled hitters with his 100 mph fastball, sharp curve and wicked slider. Now, the big question ...
To VERLANDER for MVP
Detroits Justin Verlander won the American League MVP award Monday, overcoming the usual bias against pitchers winning the honor and beating out a strong field of contenders including second-place finisher Jacoby Ellsbury of Boston, third place ...
VERLANDER wins AL Cy Young Award unanimously - CBS News
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander gets all 28 first-place votes after going 24-5 with 2.40 ERA and 250 strikeouts
Justin VERLANDER achieves rare feat for pitcher: He's the AL MVP ...
Justin Verlander was named the American League MVP on Monday, receiving 13 of 28 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Justin Verlander won the Cy Young Award last week.
Justin VERLANDER - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Justin Brooks Verlander (born February 20, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. In 2006, he ...
Should VERLANDER be given the day off tomorrow to play golf?
Even if the Tigers win game 5 the series is basically over. Should he be given the day off?
Answer: Yep.
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Jim Leyland makes his case for Justin VERLANDER as AL MVP
There could be a new collective bargaining agreement announced Monday, some free-agent maneuvering and perhaps even some news on the Boston Red Sox’s managerial search, but the most attention will be on the AL MVP announcement at 2 p.m. ET ...
VERLANDER unanimously wins Cy Young; is MVP next?
NEW YORK (AP)—Justin Verlander (notes) was ready to jump into the debate. Shortly after winning the AL Cy Young Award on Tuesday in a unanimous vote, the Detroit Tigers’ ace took on the far more intriguing question: Will he capture the MVP trophy, too? ...
Tigers Justin VERLANDER unanimous pick for AL Cy Young Award
"Thx guys for the notes," Verlander tweeted today. "Incredible day. Owe it to the fans and teammates." Tigers closer Jose Valverde finished fifth
Justin VERLANDER, Michael Young, And The 2011 AL MVP's Worst ...
One guy gave Michael Young a first-place MVP vote. Another guy didn't vote for Justin Verlander at all. Which was worse? Let us know!
Voters philosophical beliefs could cost VERLANDER MVP today
Detroit— Imagine today you are Justin Verlander. You receive news at 2 p.m. that you received more first-place votes than any other player in balloting for the 2011 American League Most Valuable Player Award. But you still lost to Red Sox star ...
Justin VERLANDER - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Justin Brooks Verlander (born February 20, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. In 2006, he was named ...
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VERLANDER: Pitchers deserve MVP consideration
DETROIT -- Justin Verlander knows that voting for the American League Most Valuable Player Award ended a month and a half ago. That wasnt going to stop him from carrying on the debate one final time last week. Not surprisingly, Verlander ...
Modest Farmer, Managing Mogul
The National Fantasy Baseball Championship, a contest paying a top prize of $100,000, draws an elite collection of contestants: computer geniuses, deep-pocketed stockbrokers and money managers, maybe a young man or woman looking to be the next Billy Beane or Theo Epstein. But the contest over the years has produced only one two-time champion, Lindy - By DAN FOST
Is there any chance that Justin VERLANDER can start game 5?
If they dont start him, this series is over. Good luck in the ALCS Yankees.
Answer: 0%
shit we have to go with Doug Fister
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VERLANDER unanimous choice for AL Cy Young Award
NEW YORK (AP) — Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander has won the AL Cy Young Award by a unanimous vote. Verlander got all 28 first-place votes from members of the Baseball Writers Association of America in results announced Tuesday. Verlander ...
VERLANDER awaits MVP vote but still savors Cy Young
DETROIT -- The American League MVP will be announced at 2 p.m. EST Monday. If Justin Verlander wins it, he probably wont do so as overwhelmingly as Denny McLain did in 1968. McLain won the MVP unanimously in 1968. He remains the only pitcher to ...
Should the Yankees start Burnett in game 3 against VERLANDER?
The Yankees right now have to face Verlander tomorrow and pitch AJ in game 4. Thats two likely losing scenarios. The way I see it, if they start Burnett in game 3, these two bad scenarios happen in the same game, and you cant lose the same game twice. Thoughts?
Yeah exactly. Lose the battle to win the war. Matt gets it.
Answer: I was just thinking that earlier in the day.
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How do you throw a change up? Does anyone know what kind of change up Justin VERLANDER throws?
I want to know any kind of change ups. If you know more than one? Please tell. Thanks.
Answer: circle change and regular change. circle change has movement. just choke the ball up in your hand and throw it like a fastball. the choking of the ball will make it come out slower naturally. the key to a good change is making it look like a fastball with your arm movement.
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ON BASEBALL; Riding A Horse As Far As Hell Go
DETROIT Justin Verlander considered his options, which must be a wonderful feeling. Which weapon would tame Nelson Cruz, the hottest hitter in the playoffs, in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series? Would it be the 89 mile-an-hour changeup, the curveball that makes thousands of fans gasp at once, or the heat? Since - Tyler Kepner On Baseball column notes that Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander threw 133 pitches in Detroits 7-5 victory over Texas Rangers in game 5 of American League Championship Series. Photo, Chart (M) - By TYLER KEPNER
Cy Young winner Justin VERLANDER of Detroit Tigers also wins AL ...
7 hours ago ... Detroit's Justin Verlander became the first starting pitcher in a quarter-century voted Most Valuable Player, adding it to the Cy Young Award he ...
ON BASEBALL; Tigers’ VERLANDER Wins A.L. Cy Young Award
Voters for the Cy Young Awards did not have to dig too deeply into advanced statistics this season. By every meaningful metric, modern or traditional, the best pitchers in the league were obvious. Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers was announced Tuesday as the unanimous winner of the American League award , his first. Clayton Kershaw of the Los - By TYLER KEPNER
Would You Bring Back VERLANDER on 3 Days Rest in the Post Season?
This is a follow up on a few recent questions, like the Q on the Tigers/Phillies World Series?
Its your call. Would you restrict Verlanders innings in his last 3 starts?
And would you plan right now to use him on 3 days rest in the post season?
BQ..how about Sabathia?
How about any other pitcher?
Answer: You bet I would. Verlander is an ace, and gives the Tigers their best chance to win. I think I'd run himout there on three days' rest whether it's a must-win or not. The postseason is where great pitchers make their marks and truly earn their reputations as "aces". The Tigers have their division all but wrapped up, so sure I'd limited Verlanders's innings the last couple of starts if possible, maybe limiting him to 5 or 6 innings instead of 7, 8, or 9. Aside from Verlander, I'd also start Sabathia and Halladay on three days' rest. I don't think I'd do it with Cliff Lee though. If I'm not mistaken, the Phillies chose not to pitch him on short rest in the World Series two years ago.
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ON BASEBALL; Sale of Astros Gets Baseball’s Ducks in a Row
The Houston franchise has played 50 years in the National League. First named for a handgun — the Colt .45 — and then for the space program, the Astros have specialized in innovations whose time has passed: artificial turf, the domed stadium, uniforms with colorful horizontal stripes . No Hall of Famer wears the open-ended star on his - By TYLER KEPNER
Tigers VERLANDER Wins AL Cy Young Award in Unanimous Vote
Detroits Justin Verlander was named the unanimous winner of the American League Cy Young Award Tuesday after one of the most dominating seasons ever by a ...
Justin VERLANDER achieves rare feat for pitcher: He's the AL MVP ...
6 hours ago ... Justin Verlander was named the American League MVP on Monday, receiving 13 of 28 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers' Association ...
Justin VERLANDER - Detroit Tigers - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers.
Justin VERLANDER Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
11/17 Tylers Think Tank: Kershaw Nabs NL Cy Young: Clayton Kershaw may not be the next Sandy Koufax, but for the... 11/17 Yanks Go Yard: Some Thoughts on Expanded ...
Does anyone know how to contact Justin VERLANDER or Rick Porcello of the Detroit Tigers?
I am volunteering for a non-profit and in charge of running the annual fundraiser. I was interested in contacting Verlander or Porcello for the fundraiser and I could not find any contact information regarding their booking agents. Did not know if anyone could help!
Answer: Contact the team. They can help you.
Btw, if you can get them, can you get some autographs for me?
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VERLANDER the right call for MVP
Justin Verlander was named the American Leagues Most Valuable Player on Monday, completing the rare sweep of the MVP and Cy Young Award. There are still people out there that believe pitchers shouldnt be eligible for the MVP award - including Jim ...
VERLANDER easily wins AL Cy Young
NEW YORK — There was little question Justin Verlander would unanimously win the AL Cy Young Award. Now, the far more intriguing question: Will he take the MVP, too? “Do I think it’s possible? Yes. Would I like to win it? Of course,” he ...
Justin VERLANDER wins the AL MVP Award
You can stuff your “pitchers can’t win the MVP Award” nonsense in a sack, mister, because Justin Verlander just won the 2011 MVP Award. As we noted last week when he took the Cy Young, Verlander won the AL’s Triple Crown of pitching with ...
VERLANDER wins AL Cy Young in unanimous vote
FILE - In this June 9, 2011 file photo, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws a warm up pitch against the Seattle Mariners before the first inning of a ...
TIGERS 7, RANGERS 5; Resilient Tigers Extend Their Ace and Their Series
DETROIT -- Injured, exhausted and facing elimination, the Detroit Tigers went into what could have been their final game of the season needing a strong performance from their ace, Justin Verlander, a revival of their offense and maybe a little luck to stay alive. They received the right proportions of all three Thursday. In a game that further - By DAVID WALDSTEIN
VERLANDER becomes first starting pitcher in 25 years to win AL MVP
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Who says a starting pitcher cant be the Most Valuable Player? On Monday the Baseball Writers Association of America named Detroit right- hander Justin Verlander as the American League MVP, making him the first pitcher to ...
When is Justin VERLANDER going to be a free agent?
Where will he go? I dont think Detroit can afford to resign him when his contract runs out.
Answer: After the end of 2014 season, signed a five year 80 million contract on February 4, 2010.
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Did Justin VERLANDER receive a gift from the Tigers for throwing a no-hitter?
Since Galarraga got a new car, did Verlander get something as well? Or was it some sort of make-up gift?
Answer: Chevrolet gave Galarraga the car, not the Tigers organization.
There's a difference between a no-hitter and a perfect game.
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Justin VERLANDER Wins AL MVP Award « CBS Boston
Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander has been named the 2011 American League MVP.
VERLANDER wins Cy Young; Beckett is ninth - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff MILWAUKEE — Justin Verlander of the Tigers, as expected, was a unanimous winner of the Cy Young Award. Verlander joins...
VERLANDER Named A.L. Most Valuable Player
Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander was named the American League most valuable player Monday, becoming the 10th pitcher to win the award and the first since 1992. Verlander, who was 24-5 with a 2.40 earned run average, got 13 first-place votes ...
Any chance VERLANDER wins the cy young this year?
I know that CC and Roy are also contenders but Verlander is tied first in wins.
Answer: Danny, Tim Lincecum is in the NL Verlander is in the AL. I think that either Verlander or Greinke will win it. Verlander if he keeps pitching like this I think will win it. I'd put Verlander at a 50% chance of winning the cy young,Greinke at a 35%, Halladay at a 5%, CC at an 8% and Hernadez at a 2%.
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VERLANDER Named A.L. Most Valuable Player - NYTimes.com
7 hours ago ... Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers won American League Most Valuable Player award Monday, the first time a pitcher had won since 1992.
VERLANDERs outstanding season puts him in Hall of Fame discussion
That Justin Verlander was just named the unanimous American League Cy Young award winner should surprise no one who was paying any kind of attention to ...
Justin VERLANDER Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com
1 hour ago ... 2011: 24-5 (1st), 2.40 ERA (1st), 250 SO (1st),Career: 107-57, 3.54 ERA, 1215 SO, P, 2011 AL MVP, 2011 AL Cy, 2006 AL RoY, 4xAllStar, ...
Justin VERLANDER Stats, News, Pictures, Bio, Videos - Detroit Tigers ...
Get the latest news, stats, videos, and more about Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander on ESPN.com.
ON BASEBALL; Riveting Series Caps A Remarkable Season
ST. LOUIS They took it all the way, which was how it had to be. Anything less than a seven-game World Series would have felt wrong for this most wondrous of baseball seasons. The Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals stitched the final patch on a quilt that will keep fans warm all winter, and for many years to come. The Cardinals captured their - By TYLER KEPNER
Justin VERLANDER is unanimous choice for AL Cy Young Award
Justin Verlander received all 28 first-place votes for the American League Cy Young Award in results announced Tuesday.
Justin VERLANDER and the Power of Narratives - Pinstripe Alley
Looking into Justin Verlander's AL MVP and comparing it to other great seasons.
In Year 11 as a Tiger, Inge Finds Life After Toledo
It would have been understandable if the veteran Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge had taken his gear and gone home for good in late July. He looked lost at the plate, batting .177 with only 17 runs batted in and barely contributing as the Tigers fought to reach the postseason for the first time in five years. And when the Tigers pulled off a trade - By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
Your 2011 AL MVP: Justin VERLANDER - Camden Chat
The 2011 American League MVP award results were announced by the BBWAA and the winner is Justin Verlander. Did any member of the Baltimore Orioles receive votes? ...of course not. What are you smoking?
Tiger fans(and others),do you think VERLANDER will find his groove again?
I think he needs a better breaking ball. Maybe a nice cutter or sharper slider. The hitters are jumping on those flat fast balls. He needs a pitch to throw them off. A nice change up would be good also.I mean 95 mph fast balls are lethal-but not when the hitter expects it most of the time.We need an effective Verlander to compete this year.
Answer: If it doesn't happen soon it ain't gonna happen. I read that he and his girlfriend had broken up but by now he should be over it enough to pitch decently. I heard he gave up seven runs in yesterday's game.
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Why are so many people around here saying that VERLANDER didnt deserve the MVP?
I have seen more people than I can count using the old "He only plays every 5 days" validation. While this is true that a starter with pitch somewhere around 33 games and a position player over 150 but only a moron can say that a position player will affect the outcome of a game as much as a starting pitcher will. If you were to take Verlander out of the Tigers rotation and put in an average pitcher the Tigers wouldnt have even made the playoffs.
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VERLANDER unanimously wins Cy Young; is MVP next?
From Yahoo! News: Justin Verlander was ready to jump into the debate.
Is Cy Young winner VERLANDER a fit for MVP?
Shortly after winning the AL Cy Young by unanimous vote, Justin Verlander made the case that a pitcher could be MVP. - Major League Baseball news
How many games do you predict Justin VERLANDER will win?
He just won his 24th today, been a while since someone has done that.
Answer: Just one more, 2 more starts, but maybe only 3 innings on the last start.
24-25 wins is already amazing in this era, so 1-2 more is no longer important.
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Justin VERLANDER MVP: Tigers Pitcher Wins 2011 AL MVP Award
NEW YORK — Justin Verlander figured time had run out on his chance to become the first starting pitcher in a quarter-century to be voted Most Valuable Player. Last Tuesday, he found out about 12:40 p.m. that he was a ...
VERLANDER Named A.L. Most Valuable Player - NYTimes.com
Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers won American League Most Valuable Player award Monday, the first time a pitcher had won since 1992.
Voters throw a curveball with pitcher as MVP
Verlander, named the American League MVP on Monday, is the first starting pitcher to win baseballs top award in either league since Roger Clemens in 1986. The selection might signify a voting shift in which starters impact will be recognized ...
Is it fair to say that Justin VERLANDER is the Tigers equivalent to the Colts Peyton Manning?
The Colts arent a playoff team without Peyton Manning and the Tigers wouldnt be one without Justin Verlander.
Answer: no. manning plays every game - when healthy. Verlander pitches in only every 5th game. no comparison
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Is VERLANDER a virginia for not demanding the ball to pitch in ALCS game 4?
He needs to stop acting like a virginia & start game 4 & possibly 7.
Why dont pitchers man up like Bob Gibson & pitch on short rest anymore?
Answer: Verlander Is a Virginian because that's where he was born.
Gibson is a Nebraskan.
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Justin VERLANDER Stats, News, Pictures, Bio, Videos - Detroit ...
Get the latest news, stats, videos, and more about Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander on ESPN.com.
The Case for Justin VERLANDER | FanGraphs Baseball
Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary.
SPORTS OF THE TIMES; Smaller Markets and Smarter Thinking
If youre interested in learning how agile, innovative thinking can triumph over deep pockets, go out and see Moneyball -- or just stay home and watch baseballs 2011 playoffs. Of the four teams that are still alive -- the Detroit Tigers, the Texas Rangers, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers -- only the Tigers boast one of - By JONATHAN MAHLER
VERLANDER most deserving of MVP award
Verlander makes a fine AL MVP, but Ellsbury was the more deserving player, Ken Rosenthal argues. In early September, I wrote of the American League MVP race: “A position player should win the award if all things are equal.” One month later ...
BASEBALL ROUNDUP; Even in Bankruptcy, Dodgers Can Make Big Offer to Kemp
The Los Angeles Dodgers are operating under bankruptcy protection, yet they are on the verge of signing their star outfielder, Matt Kemp, to a contract said to be worth $160 million over eight years. Does that make any sense? Bankruptcy, of course, does not mean that the Dodgers have no money. They borrowed $150 million from Major League Baseball - By RICHARD SANDOMIR
Justin VERLANDER Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights | tigers.com: Team
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Do you think I can get Justin VERLANDER for Dan Haren straight up?
Or do I have to add someone with Haren, like a lower tier pitcher to get Verlander?
Answer: Well it sort of depends.
In public leagues a lot of the people there have no idea what they are doing, so getting Verlander for Haren and somebody else would be easy. Since Haren has the better "rank" and "O-rank" they are going to be valued higher than Verlander. In that case they would easily make that trade.
On the other hand, if you get a bunch of people together who know what they are doing, Haren for Verlander is fair, but wouldn't get done. Verlander has the chance to get 18+ under 3 ERA and probably 200+ K's. Ok so they are a bit high, but I don't believe Haren would put up those same numbers.
So public league, you might even be able to get a 2 for 1 since most players think that the better "O-rank" gets them the better player...Try telling that to Magglio Ordonez (ranked 4).
You would win the trade if you could pull it off. Its not fair, but your getting the better end.
Good luck!!
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Would you rather have Justin VERLANDER or Josh Johnson on your fantasy baseball team?
I have Josh Johnson(Marlins) on my team and I am wondering if I should trade him for Justin Verlander(Tigers). Would this be a good trade for me? Why or why not?
Answer: I would rather have Verlander because Johnson is an injury risk and Verlander is still the pitcher that threw a no-hitter n the guy who went 18-6 with a 3.66 ERA
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Tigers Justin VERLANDER wins AL Cy Young unanimously
Justin Verlander blew away the competition by winning pitchings Triple Crown on his way to the Cy Young Award. - USATODAY.com
VERLANDERs value tough to deny
It doesnt require a Boomer Scott-long stretch to come up with four or five players who have a real, legitimate chance of winning the American League Most Valuable Player award this afternoon. Nor is it difficult to make a case why each of the ...
Justin VERLANDER wins AL Cy Young
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander has won the AL Cy Young Award by a unanimous vote.