HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 14: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros walks off the mound after striking out Pat Valaika #4 of the Colorado Rockies to end the second inning at Minute Maid Park on August 14, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Verlander on stagnant FA market: The 'system is broken'

7 years ago
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Justin Verlander is fed up with another dormant free-agent market.

The Houston Astros right-hander didn't pull any punches when he took to Twitter on Monday to voice his displeasure.

This isn't the first time the ace pitcher expressed his concern about the subject. Last month, he blamed "noncompetitive teams" for the slow free-agency period.

Superstars in their prime, including Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, left-hander Dallas Keuchel, and closer Craig Kimbrel, are among the many free agents still unsigned as pitchers and catchers start reporting for spring training over the next few days.

Verlander, meanwhile, is scheduled to become a free agent following the 2019 season.

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