Has Justin Verlander Thrown Too Many Pitches? [VIDEO]
By: Jeff Riger
@riger1984
Justin Verlander isn't hiding from it. He knows he has to be better in 2015 — much better than he was in 2014.
Verlander, who never used the core surgery he underwent as an excuse last season, told reporters at the Tigers Caravan on Thursday that it could have played a factor to his recent struggles.
"I never used it as an excuse and I still don't want to, but after getting in and talking to a physical therapist all off-season, she's like... 'Justin it had to; it had to have a major effect,'" Verlander said.
"I know I have to pitch better, I know I need to pitch how I can and I know I can do it" Verlander added. "That's why I worked so hard this off-season, that's why I kicked my but in the weight room and went to therapy four days a week. I know it's in there, I just have to do it."
But can he do it?
Verlander has heard the critics who say he won't be able to get his velocity back. He's heard people say that he's just thrown way too many pitches.
How does the former Cy Young and MVP react?
Check out the video to find out. (Verlander also talks about his former teammate Max Scherzer and the contract that he signed with the Washington Nationals).