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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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