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Who Should I Draft?

Josh Johnson or Justin Verlander

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Josh Johnson (SP)
Toronto
Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander (SP)
Detroit
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No experts recommend Josh Johnson over Justin Verlander

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ECR
101
11
Best Rank
67
6
Worst Rank
266
25
Composite ADP
112
10
119
10
109
9
99
10

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G
28
32
GS
28
32
IP
179
227
W
12
18
L
8
7
SV
0
0
BS
0
0
HD
0
0
H
166
188
ER
71
74
HR
16
21
K
156
223
BBI
57
59
ERA
3.57
2.95
WHIP
1.25
1.09
G
31
33
GS
31
33
IP
191
238
W
8
17
L
14
8
SV
0
0
BS
0
0
HD
-
-
H
180
192
ER
81
70
HR
14
19
K
165
239
BBI
65
60
ERA
3.81
2.65
WHIP
1.28
1.06

“Has top 5 SP potential, easily worth the pick”

 

“Josh bounced back from Tommy John Surgery in 2012 like it never happened. His ERA was down to 3.31 and although his K rate was bad. That could easily get to 180 in 2013. He is looking amazing this Spring and makes a fantastic sleeper in all leagues. He could win 16+ games easily.”

“Nealry 250 Ks. An ERA in the 3.00 Range. 20+ Wins. That is what you should get and expect from Verlander in 2013 who is always the best.”

“when healthy he is great, but can you really count on him staying healthy? Let others take the risk ”

“glad he chose not to participate in the WBC due to all the high intensity innings he has pitched last few years”

 

“Most likely to be the first starting pitcher off the board, I expect some continued regression from Verlander. Win are the toughest statistic to project each season and he won?t repeat the 24-5 record in 2011, but 17-18 wins this season should be a solid projection. He is now 30 years old, but has some years left in the tank. I personally do not take a starting pitcher in the early rounds of fantasy baseball league drafts, but if you want an ace to anchor...”

 

“Verlander, like Kershaw, has everything you could hope for.”

 

“velocity on all pitches dropped last year; Fastball velocity has declined last 4 years”

 

“Pitching equivalent of Miggy - elite production you can take to the bank”

 
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CBS Sports | May 23rd, 9:12pm
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Josh Johnson to make two more rehab starts

KFFL | May 22nd, 1:05am
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Blue Jays' Josh Johnson makes first rehab start

MLB Injury News | May 21st, 6:00pm
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed starting pitcher Josh Johnson made his first minor league rehab appearance...

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CBS Sports | May 21st, 4:57pm
Scouts who saw Blue Jays starter Josh Johnson during Monday's rehab game were not impressed with his...

Josh Johnson has productive rehab start

KFFL | May 21st, 3:45pm
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Josh Johnson (triceps) Ks five in rehab start - Josh Johnson | TOR

Rotoworld | May 21st, 2:18pm
Josh Johnson (triceps) allowed one run over three innings Monday in his first minor league rehab start...

Josh Johnson solid in rehab outing

CBS Sports | May 21st, 2:12am
Blue Jays rehabbing starter Josh Johnson made his first minor-league start Monday and it went well, MLB.com...

Josh Johnson not expected back this week

CBS Sports | May 20th, 7:49pm
Blue Jays starting pitcher Josh Johnson (triceps) will make his first rehab start for Class A Dunedin...

Josh Johnson to make rehab start

KFFL | May 20th, 12:53pm
Toronto Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson (triceps) will throw three innings or 50 pitches in ...

Justin Verlander wins despite rough outing, rain delay

CBS Sports | May 23rd, 5:35am
Tigers starter Justin Verlander was given a 2-0 lead to begin the game in Cleveland Wednesday night....

Justin Verlander 'trying to get back to the basics'

CBS Sports | May 19th, 1:22am
Tigers pitching coach Jeff Jones said that starting pitcher Justin Verlander is "trying to get back to...