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Verlander pitching cereal for veterans

Found February 21, 2012 on Fox Sports Detroit:
PLAYERS: Justin Verlander
TEAMS: Detroit Tigers

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Usually when Tigers ace Justin Verlander hears a crunch, it's the sound of opposing bats splintering like tongue depressors. Now Verlander can attribute the onomatopoetic word to another endeavor, and a much more philanthropic one at that. The 2011 American League MVP and Cy Young winner is pitching cereal, Limited Edition Justin Verlander Fastball Flakes. All proceeds from the cereal, available for purchase online at
Original Story: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/21...
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