Detroit Tigers fans everywhere rejoiced today as Justin Verlander, the autumnal god himself, returned to the mound for just his second simulated start of the year. Having already tormented the Tigers with a night flight to Oakland for day game, another scheduling debacle from the clowns at MLB headquarters had first pitch set for 2:00pm on west coast time. It had not the slightest effect on Verlander as he embarrassed a mixed lineup of Tigers and ghosts (but not Goses), needing just 70 pitches to complete a simulated shutout.
Verlander came out on fire, twirling an easy 1-2-3 inning on just 12 pitches.