Damn they got a great return. If only Estrada and Liriano weren't s***ing the bed this year we could of got something for them, although this somewhat sets the market for Happ who has 1 year left on a pretty good deal.
Not really Lowry just lost weight. You can't really do anything about genetics but you can do a lot to get into better shape.
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I don't think Detroit even considers it of the two Verlander is always going to be more valuable. His contract is also worth less assuming his 2020 option doesn't vest which requires him to be in the top 5 for a Cy Young in 2019 and if he is in top 5 you have him again. If Detroit was interested in trading Verlander I'm sure they wouldn't have to take a bad contract back.
But the Red Sox have the means to sign him long term and if JD goal is to win they provide that opportunity for the foreseeable future. Why wouldn't he resign?