homeruntrot.blogspot.com - 6/12/2009
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My latest article is now up on MLB Notebook. As the picture at right gives away, it's about Justin Verlander and his turnaround from an absolutely horrible 2008 season in which he led the league in losses. After going 1-2 in April, Verlander has rebounded and returned to form in May and June. ...
Justin Verlander Is Back!
joshqpublic.com 5/4/2009 — Verlander was a pedestrian 11-17 last year after winning thirty-five games in 2006-07. It looks like you can forget about last year anyways. It looks like Justin Verlander is back.
Justin Verlander Is Back, Jack
joshqpublic.com 7/25/2009 — Yesterday, Justin Verlander did not allow an earned run in his complete-game win over the White Sox. Hooray Justin Verlander! Since his inauspicious beginning, Verlander is now 11-3 with a 2.07 ERA in 17 starts.
Justin Verlander: Hot Commodity
fantasypros911.com 5/18/2009 — Many have seen Justin Verlander as a bust since failing to live up to his stellar 2006 season. The following profile chronicles why Verlander may actually be better than ever now, in spite of his recent history and allegedly cool start.
Verlander’s Big Start
fangraphs.com 5/19/2009 — Justin Verlander came into the 2009 season working off of a 2008 campaign that saw his ERA rise from 3.66 coupled with an 18-6 record to 4.84 with a corresponding 11-17 record. That’s the impression most people would hold when judging how ...
Verlander strong again
novafantasysports.com 5/26/2009 — Update: Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander improved to 5-2 with seven shutout innings against the Royals on Monday. He struck out eight while scattering five hits and no walks as the Tigers won 13-1.
Fantasy Impact: Verlander is heating up as he now has wins in five of his last six ...
Tigers' Justin Verlander could join strikeout greats
mlive.com 6/16/2009 — AP File PhotoDetroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander leads the major leagues with 106 strikeouts. He could become the first Tiger since Mickey Lolich in 1971 to earn the majors title in that category. ST. LOUIS -- Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin...
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Justin Verlander’s New Slider
detroittigersweblog.com 5/11/2009 — Justin Verlander has turned in 3 remarkable outings in a row amassing 31 strike outs as hitters can’t catch up with his heater or their knees buckle with the curve. But very quietly Verlander has added a slider to his repertoire.
This pitch ...
Verlander On Fire….
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com 5/11/2009 — Justin Verlander has pitched lights out the 3 last games. The Ghost of Moonlight Graham takes a look at Verlander's resurgence
Verlander lowers ERA to 0.85 since April 27th
eatdrinksleepbaseball.blogspot.com 5/26/2009 — Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander pitched another gem as the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 13-1. In his last six starts, Verlander has been Zack Greinke-like. Greinke has an ERA of 0.82 on the season. Verlander has improved to 5-0 with an ERA of 0.85 since April 27th after pitching ...
Justin Time
theviewfromthedugout.com 5/21/2009 — What a difference a year makes.
In The Little Things, we discussed the HUGE offseason move the Tigers made this year - hiring pitching coach Rick Knapp from Minnesota’s minor league system. Knapp came into the program with Minnesota’s simple ideology - throw strikes - and it has ...
Fantasy 2-Start Pitcher Rankings: Week 11 —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/12/2009
It’s time to look at the potential two-start options for the upcoming fantasy week. If I have someone rated as a three, four or five-star option, they are someone I would definitely use.
A two-star option is someone who is borderline, ...
Tigers Like Ryan Spilborghs —
Bleacher Report - MLB 6/12/2009
According to Jayson Stark of ESPN , the Tigers are among a few teams interested in Colorado outfielder, Ryan Spilborghs:
"While the Phillies tread water waiting for the starting-pitching market to loosen up, they’re still hunting quietly ...
Tigers place Bonderman on DL —
Major League Baseball News 6/12/2009
The Tigers placed right-hander Jeremy Bonderman on the 15-day disabled list Friday as he continues his rehabilitation from thoracic outlet compression syndrome, a condition that restricts the blood flow through a blood vessel in the shoulder.
