Monday night in downtown Detroit has the makings of something very special. Not only will the Detroit Lions host the New York Jets at Ford Field but it will also mark the return of Justin Verlander to Comerica Park as he and the Houston Astros will take on the Detroit Tigers.
During his 13 years in Detroit, Verlander and Tigers fans developed a bond that is still strong. It's a bond that remains special to him. On Sunday, Verlander posted a video message to his fans in Detroit.
From MLB.com:
“I try to not expect anything,” Verlander said. “I know that those fans know I gave everything I had for a long time, for the better part of 13 years there. Blood, sweat, tears, every ounce of effort I possibly could to help bring a championship to that city. The love they've shown me has been spectacular throughout my whole career.”
JV admitted that he does not know what feelings to expect when he takes the mound tonight.
“I'm excited about it. I don't know really yet what the emotional reaction from myself will be,” Verlander said on Saturday. “I know it's going to be exciting. I know it's going to be weird. I don't really know — I think that's something you just can't plan. I'm just going to see what I feel like when I get out there.”
One thing is for sure. Tigers' fans love Justin Verlander and he loves them right back.
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MUST SEE: Justin Verlander posts emotional message for Tigers’ fans after returning home to Detroit
Over the course of 13 seasons, Justin Verlander gave his all each and every time he took the mound with the hopes of leading the Detroit Tigers to a World Series championship. Unfortunately, he and his Tigers’ teammates were not quite able to get the job done and Verlander was eventually traded to the Houston Astros.
Now, JV is coming home.
On Monday night, Verlander will take the mound at Comerica Park dressed as the enemy with the goal of shutting down many of his former teammates.
But before the moment of truth comes, Verlander has a message for Tigers’ fans.
On Sunday, Verlander arrived “home” to Detroit and he took the time to post a message for his former fans.
To see Verlander's message, please click on the link below.
https://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-tigers-news/ddrysdale/watch-justin-verlander-posts-video-message-for-tigers-fans-after-returning-home-to-detroit/09-2018/195778/
