The Red Sox were one of approximately 20 teams watching Justin Verlander's showcase at Cressey Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Monday. That we know.
We also have confirmation that the workout by the 39-year-old - who hasn't pitched since July, 2020 due to Tommy John surgery - went well, with the two-time Cy Young Award winner showing a mid-90's fastball.
But just how interested are the Red Sox in Verlander, who has been offered a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the Astros?
Rob Bradford thinks, considering Verlander's upside (which was on display during his 21-win season in 2019), the Red Sox should be very interested. Listen to his reasoning ...
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