Longtime Tigers ace Justin Verlander has been mentioned as a potential trade acquisition for a while, but Jon Morosi provided a little credence to Cubs potential pursuit of the veteran righty.
#Cubs inquired to #Tigers on availability of Justin Verlander and Alex Avila, sources say, but sides have not engaged in trade negotiations.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 4, 2017
Known for his killer hook and heavy fastball, the Tigers shelled out $180 million over seven years to lock Verlander up back in 2013. If the Cubs were to acquire the hard-throwing righty, Theo and Co.