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Mets Sign Verlander

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Another big name off the board. The Mets have signed Justin Verlander to a two-year (plus an option) contract at $43.3 million yearly. The option is a ‘vesting option’, likely on innings pitched in the first two seasons.

The contract aligns with what FanGraphs guessed (two years at $40 million yearly). The vesting option is a good deal for the team. If he pitches a good number of innings, he'll be worth another year.

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Would you have been happy if the Jays signed Verlander to this contact?

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  • 47%
    Yes, he is great.
    (232 votes)
  • 52%
    No, he’s 40 years old.
    (259 votes)
491 votes total Vote Now