The world was Justin Verlander’s oyster this offseason. The active MLB wins leader reportedly attracted more than half of the league’s teams to his free agent showcase earlier this month, where he ably showed off his entire arsenal of blistering pitches—including a fastball that touched 97 mph, according to the New York Post’s Joel Sherman, prompting eager speculation that his cannon of a right arm was revamped and ready for action.
The rumor mill kicked into full gear about Verlander’s next destination. Would he star for the Yankees in New York, his wife’s favorite team?