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Justin Verlander once considered reuniting with Detroit Tigers during 2021 Free Agency

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Justin Verlander once considered reuniting with Detroit Tigers during 2021 Free Agency

Justin Verlander once considered a reunion with Detroit Tigers during 2021 Free Agency.

Justin Verlander was a part of Detroit from 2005 to 2017. He was traded for Franklin Perez, Jake Rogers and Daz Cameron. Verler won the American League Rookie of the Year in 2006 and the Cy Young award and AL MVP in 2011.

Justin Verlander once considered reuniting with Detroit Tigers during 2021 Free Agency.

Justin Verlander re-signed with the Houston Astros in December 2021. He has battled all odds, including a recovery from Tommy John surgery, to fight for the Cy Young award this season.

Justin Verlander is currently leading the AL in wins (17), ERA, opponents’ OPS (508), WHIP (0.85), and hits per nine innings (6.14). He once considered a reunion with Detroit Tigers during 2021 Free Agency.

Justin Verlander once considered reuniting with Detroit Tigers during 2021 Free Agency. Verlanders' team has a bigger goal than winning a championship.

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