Brandon Inge, Curtis Granderson and Justin Verlander wait to be introduced at the 2009 All-Star Game

Justin Verlander's blazing heat garnered him Cy Young consideration in 2009

4 October 2009: Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws a pitch during the Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball game...

...October 2009: Detroit Tigers left fielder Ryan Raburn (25) gives a high-five to starting pitcher Justin Verlander (back) as he's congratulated by teammates after hitting a second home run during the Chicago...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Detroit...

Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of Game 2 of a baseball doubleheader...

Sep 29, 2009; Detroit, MI, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins during the second game of a...

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 29: Pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers throws against the Texas Rangers on July 29, 2009 at Rangers...

JULY 12: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Cleveland Indians during the game at Comerica Park...

DETROIT - JUNE 21: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the game at Comerica Park...

DETROIT - JUNE 21: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the game at Comerica Park...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday...

...Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) New York Yankees v Detroit Tigers DETROIT - APRIL 27: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the New York Yankees during the game at Comerica...

Apr 27, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park

Detroit Tigers v Baltimore Orioles BALTIMORE - MAY 30: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on May 30...