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Retiring Tigers Star Justin Verlander Makes Financial MLB History
Justin Verlander, the longtime Detroit Tigers ace, is retiring from baseball and departs having set a financial benchmark in Major League Baseball. The veteran right-hander, whose career spanned more than two decades with the Tigers, Houston Astros and New York Mets, is reported to have earned more money than any pitcher in league history, capping one of the most decorated careers of his era.
Why now: Verlander's retirement announcement puts renewed attention on his record earnings and Hall of Fame-caliber career.
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