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Ex-Detroit Tiger Justin Verlander wants to pitch until he's 45. Here's his plan

Houston Astros RHP Justin Verlander wants to pitch into his 40s and explains how can he make that happen, in West Palm Beach, Fla., Feb. 14, 2019. Chris Nelsen, Special to the Detroit Free Pres

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former Michigan quarterback Tom Brady continues to defy logic, winning his sixth Super Bowl title with the New England Patriots earlier this month at the ripe old age of 41.

Following that same mold, Houston Astros’ ace Justin Verlander wants to extend his illustrious Major League Baseball career beyond conventional wisdom.

“I’m taking the proper steps to prepare myself to pitch .