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Grandpa: Verlander is dating Kate Upton

Found October 12, 2012 on Sportress of Blogitude: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Justin Verlander
TEAMS: Detroit Tigers

Via Sportress of Blogitude:

Apparently putting an end to months of speculation and conjecture, it now appears that we have reasonable confirmation of what most folks have long suspected: Superstar überbabe and swimsuit model Kate Upton appears to be dating Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander. At least if you are willing to believe Verlander’s grandpa. And if you can believe someone’s granddad, who can you believe?

Richard Verlander Sr. reportedly told Celebuzz that his grandson has been on dates with Upton, among other items of interest.

The entirety of Grandpa Verlander’s comments to the gossip site, as reported by Celebuzz:

”I heard he has been on dates with a Sports Illustrated girl. I saw a photo — she’s beautiful.

“They make a good looking pair because he’s a good looking man too,” said his proud granddad.

“I do know he’s on the dating scene. Justin is a fine boy and whoever he ends up with is lucky. He’s not only a great baseball player, he’s a great guy,” he gushed.

The “Sports Illustrated girl” has to be Upton, right? It’s just hard to believe that Verlander’s grandfather thinks his grandson is dating Christie Brinkley or Kathy Ireland.

So, while Verlander’s granddad doesn’t say that his grandson and the busty model are exclusive, he does report that they have been on dates, which in and of itself is a tremendous accomplishment for nearly any man and something to hang one’s hat on: “I’ve been on a date with Kate-freaking-Upton! How many guys can say that?”

With that in mind, if Verlander’s grandfather’s testimony is to be believed — and frankly, why shouldn’t it? — it’s hard to argue that Verlander is living the high life these days. Fresh off a dominant performance in Detroit’s 6-0 win in Game 5 on Thursday night over the Oakland Athletics in which Verlander only gave up four hits and struck out 11 in a complete game shutout that delivered the Tigers to the ALCS — that’s pretty nifty — now this. For Verlander: Not a bad gig if you can get it.

(feel free to peruse the Sportress Archives for more about Kate Upton — it’s well worth your time)

 

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4 Comments:
  • We all just love Justin and we all think he's our brother, son, friend, nephew.... he's an all American KID we've watched grow with the Tigers. But here's a caution but maybe they cover this in the locker room.... There's a lot of betting going on with each and every game. Justin ought to watch out for himself. I would advise looking at the movie, "The Natural" with Robert Redford which expresses what I'm trying to say. The bookies in this country are really busy and large amounts of money trade on these games. He needs to keep his head in the games to the bitter end!!! But I'm happy for him otherwise. Signed: A Dedicated Tigers Fan since 1959. DTF59
    by SillyFool   October 12, 2012   Reply    
  • This wont last. Verlander's idea of a good time is arcade games, going to Coyote Joe's in Macomb County Michigan, and playing golf every day near his rural Goochland VA home. I doubt Ms. Upton (who's only 20 to his 29) will be happy with that - she's more the Cannes, France, NYC LA scene. It will be fun watching his brain kick in at Thanksgiving/ Christmas time thinking about his gal loyal to him for 10 years that he dumped for this chick. Sad
    by jackclark   October 13, 2012   Reply    
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