120 years old in total, not an eyelid of retirement thoughts! The prospective HOF troika is full of energy. So relaxed
Jan 03, 2025
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They have won three Cy Young Awards side by side, and all have won the World Series. He was selected as an All-Star eight to 10 times and was constantly praised as the best ace of the time. If the HOF vote is held right now, it can be said that they will be inducted side by side.
It's Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and Clayton Kershaw. This year, the ages reach 42, 41 and 37, respectively. Not only the first two, but Kershaw is somewhat premature, but it is not strange to retire now given his injury history over the past five years.
However, they have no intention of taking off their uniforms. He is very determined to continue his active career this year.
All three are FA statuses. Verlander's two-year, $86.66 million contract with the New York Mets expired in December 2022 after going through the Houston Astros last year, and Scherzer's three-year, $130 million contract with the Mets at the end of 2021 was completed after moving from the Texas Rangers last summer.
Kershaw has re-signed with the Dodgers for the last three consecutive years, so of course, he is subject to re-signed again this time. However, in the case of Kershaw, he gave up the $10 million player option he had this year and became an FA. They have verbally agreed to re-sign with the Dodgers.
Kershaw publicly declared in November last year that he will throw at the Dodgers next year as well. Immediately after that, he underwent surgery on his big toe and knee, making it difficult to return in the first half of this year. Still, there is virtually no need to think about where to go or have troublesome negotiations with someone. You can just sign with the Dodgers anytime. If he secures 32 more strikeouts, he will reach 3,000 strikeouts in his career. This could be his ultimate goal.
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MLB.com highlighted Verlander and Scherzer on the 3rd (Korea time) in an article titled 「7 Offseason Stories to Watch in 2025」.
The media says that Scherzer and Verlander are at the end of their careers. Verlander is 42 this year and Scherzer is 41. But they weren't done' and both struggled with injuries last year, Verlander had neck pain, Scherzer had back surgery and remained committed to rehabilitation until June. But they both feel they have the power left to throw more.'"
Scherzer returned in June last year after six months of rehabilitation after undergoing back surgery in December 2023, but after throwing eight games by the end of July, he complained of right shoulder fatigue syndrome and went back to rest. He made his return on Sept. 15 against the Seattle Mariners, but ended the season intact due to a sore left hamstring while allowing five hits and two runs in four innings.
He pitched 43 ⅓ innings in a total of nine games last year, recording 2-4 losses, 3.95 ERA and 40 strikeouts. It was the least pitching innings season since his debut in 2008.
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However, in an interview last October after the season, Verlander said "I feel like there's still a lot I can do to help my team as a pitcher" and Scherzer believes he can show a high level of performance. There's nothing that can stop me. It's just that my body is not in perfect condition right now.
All three of them are likely to sign a one-year contract. There are many teams that need veterans. I can update you on the contract soon.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
