What to do with Verlander?

[Gregg]

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the White Sox are showing "strong interest" in Justin Verlander.
There has now been confirmed interest from the Yankees, Blue Jays, Braves, and Tigers, to go along with the reigning American League Central champions. And the Astros are expected to make a serious play to retain the veteran right-hander beyond the one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer that they extended to him earlier this month. Verlander seems likely to have a new deal in place before Thanksgiving.

[The Feral Slasher]

How big are your rosters!!??

The biggest rosters, the biggest best rosters in the world.

[Ken]

How big are your rosters!!??

Obviously there's 1001 pitcher spots

[Gregg]

Obviously there's 1001 pitcher spots

Oh yes but the way he worded it that could be a minimum right?

But if that is the number of pitchers, I think that means 1557 positional players. whoa they go de-eep.

[Ken]

Oh yes but the way he worded it that could be a minimum right?

But if that is the number of pitchers, I think that means 1557 positional players. whoa they go de-eep.

It's okay, you can draft the players over and over. Really it's just a shallow league where everyone starts all the Ohtanis

[Sour Masher]

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the White Sox are showing "strong interest" in Justin Verlander.
There has now been confirmed interest from the Yankees, Blue Jays, Braves, and Tigers, to go along with the reigning American League Central champions. And the Astros are expected to make a serious play to retain the veteran right-hander beyond the one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer that they extended to him earlier this month. Verlander seems likely to have a new deal in place before Thanksgiving.

Does it disturb any Rodon owners out there that the WS did not make Rodon an offer and are pursuing Verlander? Is it safe to assume they think Verlander represents less risk?

[pitbull]

Resigning with the Astros and there is my $1 pitcher.

[madducks]

Resigning with the Astros and there is my $1 pitcher.

The Astros will pay Verlander $25 million in 2022. They must think that he is still an elite pitcher. Maybe he still is.

[The Feral Slasher]

The Astros will pay Verlander $25 million in 2022. They must think that he is still an elite pitcher. Maybe he still is.

yeah, some people consider the possibility that he could be really good this year.

[Gregg]

Does it disturb any Rodon owners out there that the WS did not make Rodon an offer and are pursuing Verlander? Is it safe to assume they think Verlander represents less risk?

I am not a Rodon owner.

The local sports radio shows seem to think that Rodon's arm is not worthy of keeping him.

Then regarding Verlander; how hard did the WS and others really go after him. It certainly was known that the $18m 1 year was not going to get it done. What did those speculative offers look like?

Back to Rodon. I am kind of hoping the Cubs take a hard look at him. What would two years at $10m look like?

[Ken]

Back to Rodon. I am kind of hoping the Cubs take a hard look at him. What would two years at $10m look like?

Feels extremely light both on years and $. I would bet if you doubled your years and your AAV you'd be closer. 4/$80m?

[pitbull]

The Astros will pay Verlander $25 million in 2022. They must think that he is still an elite pitcher. Maybe he still is.

I don't think he will produce elite stats but I do think he will be a productive pitcher. As far as fantasy goes you can't do better as far as salary goes for $1 so it a very worthwhile gamble. Also I believe that he will be bid on in most auctions $20-$25 because of his name and the team he plays on. Also it pays to draft Astros pitchers. Got Valdez, Urquidy and Garcia last season.

[Gregg]

The Astros will pay Verlander $25 million in 2022. They must think that he is still an elite pitcher. Maybe he still is.

There is a second year player option as well.

[chancellor]

There is a second year player option as well.

That's what really surprised me. I can see a 1-year deal, even at $25 MM, for Verlander. But to be on the hook for another $25 MM? Wow.

[Sour Masher]

That's what really surprised me. I can see a 1-year deal, even at $25 MM, for Verlander. But to be on the hook for another $25 MM? Wow.

Yeah, it makes me reevaluate him. I regret tossing him in as a throw in late in the season to get Morton. He is being paid like a near ace. Big investment like that shows confidence from a team that is generally cautious.