The Houston Astros' Justin Verlander will take the mound on Thursday for his first shot at career victory No. 200. If he gets it, the baseball world will not stop to recognize the moment. Commemorative medallions will not be produced. There will not be a Justin Verlander 200th Win Bobblehead given out next year. (Well, maybe on that last one.)
When Verlander reaches 200 wins, whether it's Thursday against the Seattle Mariners or on some future date, it will be a milestone worth marking. However, it's not a number that historically turns a lot of heads.