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Colorado Rockies rumors: 3 trade targets already being discussed

By Kevin Henry

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jordan Lyles #24 of the Colorado Rockies delivers the first pitch of the game against the San Diego Padres during opening day at Coors Field on April 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. Lyles collected the loss as the Padres defeated the Rockies 13-6. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jordan Lyles #24 of the Colorado Rockies delivers the first pitch of the game against the San Diego Padres during opening day at Coors Field on April 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. Lyles collected the loss as the Padres defeated the Rockies 13-6. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – JUNE 10: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers delivers in the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 10, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 10: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers delivers in the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 10, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers

Yahoo Sports recently stated that Verlander could be on the move. With the Tigers struggling to a next-to-last spot in the American League Central, there is a thought that Detroit could shed some of its payroll in a rebuild. That would include the former American League Cy Young Award winner.

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The 34-year-old right-hander is just 5-4 this season with a 4.47 ERA (heading into Saturday’s action), thanks in large part to a strained right triceps that kept him out of action until June 13. He has spent his entire career with the Tigers, piling up a 178-110 record dating back to 2005.

Leaving Detroit would not be easy for Verlander. However, the chance to chase a World Series ring would certainly seem alluring.

Verlander would bring along a big name and postseason experience to the Rockies. He would also bring along a recent propensity to give up the home run. In his last 50 starts dating back to the start of the 2016 season, Verlander has given up 40 homers. Let the discussion about potentially pitching at Coors Field begin with that stat.

He would also bring along a contract where he is owed $56 million over the next two seasons and a name that would command a pretty hefty price tag in terms of prospects to make the trade happen.

Verlander would also need to have his no-trade clause, which could make things more difficult.

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