Justin Verlander Signs Record Deal

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Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers have reached agreement on a new contract that could exceed $202 million, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

Verlander's deal, which would make him the highest-paid pitcher in the game, is for seven years and worth $180 million, sources said. A vesting option for an eighth year could push the deal to $202 million.

"I love this city & the fans -- couldn't be more excited to spend my career here! We're going to bring a World Series to Detroit!!!" Verlander tweeted.

Source: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9...s-agrees-deal-which-worth-202-million-sources

What are your thoughts on this?

 

[Homerunsox2005]

Best pitcher in the league, so well deserving. The Tigers are paying so much money to just Verlander, Fielder, and Cabrera it's ridiculous. Will have negative impacts on the team down the road.

 

[Kasem]

I think it was a bad deal. Just because Verlander has been consistent in previous years does not mean he will be consistent going forward. Right now he's the best pitcher in the league, but what if in 2 or 3 years he isn't as good? Too long of a deal in my opinion...