Revealed: how confident the Yankees are about signing Justin Verlander

After an outstanding season for the Houston Astros, Justin Verlander has entered the free-agent market. Along with other postseason clubs, the New York Yankees could be interested

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in the great pitcher.The Yankees have the financial wherewithal to make a big statement with Verlander, but according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the chances of Verlander

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wearing pinstripes are not great and there is definitely a chance that he may join the Astros again.The Yankees have little faith in Verlander, according to Heyman. He returned to

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the Astros last winter after they sought him with similar financial resources, and they wouldn't be shocked if he did so again after winning his third Cy Young Award and

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Houston's first real World Series championship.Even though Verlander will be 40 before the next season begins, he is still in high demand after recording one of the best seasons

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of his illustrious career.Despite only pitching 175.0 innings after missing the previous season due to Tommy John surgery, he was outstanding. With Houston, he recorded a 1.75 ERA,

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the best of his career and in MLB, along with 185 strikeouts and a WHIP of 0.829.Around Gerrit Cole and Nestor Cortes, the Yankees might use some improvement in the

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pitching department, but Justin Verlander is probably not the right candidate. Even if it would suit perfectly, New York might not be able to convince the superstar to go.

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If he decides not to sign with the Yankees, they will hope that he picks a team other than the Astros, who are the current World Series champions.

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