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Justin Verlander on lack of success for Detroit sports: It 'kind of sucks'

Justin Verlander's 13-year stint with the Detroit Tigers was nothing short of remarkable. We look back at the right-handed ace's MLB career thus far as he moves on to the Houston Astros. Video produced by Brian Manzullo, DFP. Wochit

Former Detroit Tiger Justin Verlander said it “kind of sucks” that Detroit sports is, well, in such a sucky state right now.

“The city is doing so much better,” Verlander said, talking to local media Monday before the Houston Astros opened their series against the Tigers in Comerica Park.

“And there is not a great sports franchise.