Tigers invest $80 million in ace Justin Verlander (AP)

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FILE - In this May 8, 2009, file photo, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander pumps his fist after striking out Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera in the ninth inning for a 1-0 win in a baseball game in Cleveland. Verlander and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to an $80 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Wednesday night, Feb. 3, 2010, because the deal had not been announced. The person said the contract could be completed as soon as Thursday. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, file)AP - Justin Verlander likely would have earned a nine-figure contract if was able to stay healthy and successful for two more seasons.


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