Detroit — Crazy, crazy, crazy.
The final hour before midnight Thursday was a rollercoaster ride for the Tigers, Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros.
But when the dust settled, the Tigers ace right-hander had agreed to a deal that sent him to the Astros for three young prospects.
“On behalf of the Detroit Tigers, we sincerely thank Justin Verlander for his remarkable 13 seasons of dedication to the organization,” general manager Al Avila said in a statement. “Justin has been the face of consistency over the course of his career, and a pillar for baseball in the City of Detroit.