Justin Verlander may not be a Tiger anymore, but he’ll always be one in our hearts. Which might be why the recent Bleacher Report feature on him hit so close to home. In the deeply candid interview, Verlander recalls how his health — both physical and mental — took a dive following the 2013 season, and how it was only Kate Upton who kept him going and eventually made sure he got the help he needed. The post doesn’t necessarily paint the Tigers medical staff, or local media in the best light, but it’s still a beautiful insight into how we really can’t blame “the new girlfriend” for derailing a career, when instead we should be asking “What’s really happening that we can’t see?
Detroit Tigers News: Love saved Justin Verlander’s sanity (and career)
