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Cody Stavenhagen, a prominent voice covering the Tigers, weighed in on the Verlander signing, highlighting the public relations aspect of such a move. The affinity for Verlander, a franchise legend and his storied history with the team, would have made for a thrilling reunion. Stavenhagen pointed out the potential benefits of bringing back a familiar face for Tigers fans, stating that while the actual on-field impact might be negligible compared to pitchers like Alex Cobb, the emotional and marketing opportunity was lost.

Comparing Verlander to Alex Cobb