Word is, the Astros and Justin Verlander are “far apart” in talks.
“Quietly, they prefer not to sign him for three years. Verlander was great in-season but they carried him in the postseason,” one person familiar with the Astros’ thinking said. “No one [in Houston] wants to go three [years],” another source adds. , and they’d likely go three years for him at close to $40 million per, word is the Mets are “tempted” by a Verlander-Scherzer reunion. They aim to sign one among deGrom, Verlander and Carlos Rodon, plus one or two more starters.
Willson Contreras’ most likely landing spots: Astros or Cardinals. The Marlins checked in but he’s pricey. Justin Verlander and the Astros are’t seeing eye-to-eye on contract terms.Few have seen their value rise like Jose Quintana, and the Cards have competition. . Still would like to understand why deGrom — about the same age and not quite Kershaw — deserves double.
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