There is a fascinating post over at Baseball Analysts that has slow motion video breaking down the deliveries of Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya. It is a detailed look comparing and contrasting their mechanics with the 2 pitchers synched in the same video. The Baseball Analysts: Zoomlander: Starting, Relieving and Throwing Hard
Danny Knobler reports that Justin Verlander’s Sunday start will be skipped. Most importantly he indicates that he is fine, and it is just part of Leyland’s plan to limit his workload. Wil Ledezma will get the start.
Justin Verlander Thwarts Running Game One of my favorite baseball columns is Dave Studemund’s “Ten Things I Didn’t Know Last Week” piece he writes for Hardball Times. This week’s column highlights just how hard it is to run on Justin Verlander. We know about his lightning quick pick-off move that has gunned down 5 victims. … Continue reading Verlander, Granderson, Maybin and More
Justin Verlander was throwing heat last night, but 121 is the number of pitches he threw – not his top speed. I’m a disappointed, but not surprised that Jim Leyland would leave him out there. I’m not going to blame the loss on Leyland’s handling of Verlander. Yes Verlander allowed the home run to Nick … Continue reading Verlander throws 121
It appears that the rotation is set. Leyland hasn’t announced the 5th starter, but the common belief is that the job is Justin Verlander’s. Verlander was the favorite going into spring training, and after a couple shaky outings, has pitched very effectively. Today he only pitched two innings due to the rain, but in those … Continue reading Verlander and Zumaya Are In
According to this report from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Justin Verlander will start the back end of the double header on July 4th. Unfortunately the game isn’t slated to be televised in the Detroit market. (ESPN is picking up the first game). As for the pros and cons of this move, check out the previous post … Continue reading Verlander named 6th starter
I’m not necessarily advocating this, but Danny Knobler raised the issue of Justin Verlander pitching part of the doubleheader on the 4th. My first reaction was “absolutely not!” But then I thought, would it really be that bad? If everyone understands that this is a one game call-up, and that no matter how he performs … Continue reading Verlander on the 4th?
The Tigers head to New York to take on the second place Mets. Justin Verlander is on the bump for the Tigers and he’ll be opposed by Jon Niese.
During the early part of the season, the offense was keeping things interesting and the bullpen was chewing up innings for underperforming starters. As of late the the starting pitching has been keeping the team in the game, but not getting the same type of support they got in the first 40 games. That script played out for a frustrated Justin Verlander again today.
The Tigers are trying to salvage a split in their 4 game set with the A’s. They’ll send Justin Verlander out to do battle with Trevor Cahill.
A Miguel Cabrera-less lineup is set to take on Doug Fister and the Seattle Mariners. Justin Verlander takes the ball for the Tigers.
It doesn’t seem that long ago that the Tigers were slogging through an excruciating West Coast trip. Well, this one isn’t quite as excruciating but it’s just as West Coast. Justin Verlander leads things off against Dallas Braden. A no hitter against a perfect game.