Justin Verlander Confirms He Won't Be Traded
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By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
Justin Verlander likes to have fun on social media and that didn't change Monday on the heels of Major League Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline.
Posting a photo moments before the 4 p.m. deadline, Verlander captioned the post, "**BREAKING** Source: I'm still in the Tigers locker room.."
This is classic Verlander and I love it!
Even though Verlander wasn't dealt Monday afternoon, it doesn't mean that he will remain with the team according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com.
Remember: Justin Verlander's contract could clear trade waivers in August, based on fact that remaining salary was an issue in July. @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2017
The Tigers traded J.D Martinez, Justin Wilson and Alex Avila all before Monday's deadline.
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