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DMV Native Justin Verlander Inks Massive $86M Contract To Lead NY Mets Rotation DMV Native Justin Verlander Inks Massive $86M Contract To Lead NY Mets Rotation
DMV Native Justin Verlander Inks Massive $86M Contract To Lead NY Mets Rotation Jacob deGrom who? The New York Mets made a big splash on Monday morning, coming to terms with ace starting pitcher Justin Verlander to replace deGrom at the top of the team's rotation after the latter defected to the Texas Rangers on a five-year deal. Verlander, a Virginia native from Manakin-Sabot, signed a two-year, $86 million pact with the Mets, with a vesting option for a third season, Jon Heyman reported to the New York Post. The AL Cy Young winner fills a gaping hole for the Mets, who lost three-fifths of its starting rotation to free agency. Now 39 years old, Verlander continues …

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Former Washington Nationals Pitcher Odalis Perez Dead After Fall From Ladder: Report Former Washington Nationals Pitcher Odalis Perez Dead After Fall From Ladder: Report
Former Washington Nationals Pitcher Odalis Perez Dead After Fall From Ladder: Report Former Major League and Washington Nationals pitcher Odalis Perez died after falling from a ladder while along at his home in the Dominican Republic this week, ESPN reports. The 44-year-old former pitcher was found by his brother lying on the patio around 7 p.m., the outlet said citing another former MLB player, Walin Batista. Odalis Pérez was our starting pitcher at our 1st game in Nats Park history.Our hearts go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/r9Y8eJGwv5 — Washington Nationals (@Nationals) March 11, 2022 Perez made his MLB debut in 1998 with the A…

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