goes to detroit tigers pitcher justin verlander the giants game tonight, three-one = final score. >> verlander got the richest contract ever for a pitcher: $180 million over the next 7 seasons which works out to $25 million per season.or about $6 million more per year than posey or if you look at it another way - nearly a quarter of a million dollars a start so maybe the giants actually got a deal on posey? it was fun while it lasted.but florida gulf coast's run has finally come to an end. andy enfield and his eagles were the first 15 seed to reach the sweet 16. ncaa - florida/ florida gulf coast andy enfield coach of florida gulf coast 1st half brent comer steal and lob to sherwood brown for the ally-oop dunk florida gulf coast jumped out for an early 15-4 lead 2nd half florida too good the back of a florida gulf coast player and goes in for the dunk florida gulf coast dejected the dream is over final: 62-50 florida ncaa - kansas/ michigan michigan takes the floor kansas led by 10 points with 3 minutes left but with time winding down and kansas up 3 trey burke. hits the long trey wi

justin verlander contract justin verlander is now the highest paid pitcher in baseball. $180 millionxt 7 seasons to stay in detroit - his annual salary tops out at $28 million. verlander probably the best pitcher in baseballa five time all-star, mvp and cy young winnerthe most wins since 2009 and of course a's fans rememember him all too wellor rather would like to forget him his 4-hit shutout ended their season last year the may be nothing to special maybe a new car. [laughter] >> so what kind of car might he buy you ask? well it won't be this one.that's because this $220,000 ferarri is verlander's current ride.so he'll want something a little better no doubt.an upgrade >> march madness on the line, taking the no. 1 kansas in arlington, texas. the wolverines league. and why not do is to shoot it? but he keeps it out. he misses that three-pointer. michigan 87-85. louisville 77-69. they will play the winner of two courses it washington state. -it's looking like the carson palmer era is over in according to several reports the raiders are on the verge of trading for seahawks back-up ma

i got a chance to sit down with justin verlander to talk salary, golf and gay rights.uess i'll start by asking about your golf game. >> i play a lot. you know, i used to think i was pretty good. then i went out recently and played in the at&t proam at pebble beach. got a new respect for how good those tour players really are. >> justinhumbled? >> i wouldn't say i was humbled. i got a new respect. >> $200 million, you would be, like, the first pitcher to ever be a $200 million pitcher. i guess at one point you said, yeah, that would be great. >> of course it would. what kind of question is that? things got taken out of context a little bit. you know, i'm not going to take back what i said at all. do you want to be the first $200 million pitcher? yes. absolutely. whether that will remain to be seen, i don't know. i'm not worried about that. i'm worried about getting myself ready for the 2013 season. >> somebody did an interview with zach grak greinke. he admitted he would go with the most money. doesn't matter what the team was. do you feel that way? >> does it matter? >

justin verlander contract justin verlander is now the highest paid pitcher in baseball. $180 millionung winnerthe most wins since 2009 and of course a's fans rememember him all too wellor rather would like to forget him his 4-hit shutout ended their season last year so justin.what'cha gonna do with all that money? >> maybe not much justverlander buy you ask? well it won't be this one.that's because this $220,000 ferarri is verlander's current ride.so he'll want something a little better no doubt.an upgrade it's looking like the carson palmer era is over in oakland according to several reports the raiders are on the verge of trading for seahawks back-up matt flynn according to several reports the raiders are on the verge of trading for seahawks back-up quarterback matt flynn that would likely spell the end for palmer who makes too much money for the rebuilding raiders. flynn made a name for himself with essentially one start filling in for aaron rodgers in which he threw for 480 yards and six touchdownshe parlayed that into a nice contract with the seahawksbut became expendable with t

but i will be sitting down with justin verlander and big old prince fielder. and i can't wait.t down? >> i think i could pack away 12. how about you? >> i'm suddenly impressed and not going to lie to you, a little turned on. >> i'll take it. next hour cnn news room starts after a quick break. when they tell you that you need your oil changed you got to bring it in. if your tires need to be rotated, you have to get that done as well. jackie, tell me why somebody should bring they're car here to the ford dealership for service instead of any one of those other places out there. they are going to take care of my car because this is where it came from. price is right no problem, they make you feel like you're a family. get a synthetic blend oil change, tire rotation and much more, $29.95 after $10.00 rebate. if you take care of your car your car will take care of you. the battle of bataan, 1942. [ all ] fort benning, georgia, in 1999. [ male announcer ] usaa auto insurance is often handed down from generation to generation because it offers a superior level of protection and becaus

wright got hurt preparing for the world baseball classic and others turned down invitationings, justin verlander, mike trout and frankly their clubs pay them and not their countries. they wanted to get ready for the season. >> harris: who is in the finals. >> japan, heavily favored and the dominican republic on the other side. >> harris: so you're making a case why they don't go because they can get hurt and obviously with david wright, that's an example of that. >> you bet. >> harris: i'm glad that the olympics don't work that way, otherwise we'd never have an olympic team. >> there's more history there. this is only the third world baseball classic. we'll he see, as time goes on maybe the u.s. will put more important. >> harris: your inaugural visit here, and peter schrager is on the road and thank you for pinch hitting for him. >> hopefully i got a bunt single. >> harris: people can read more, the report for wall street journal. >> and wsj.com. >> harris: nice avatar, by the way, nice picture. good to see you. and that's how fox reports on this sunday, march 17th, 2013. we're all irish on thi

justin verlander just signed $180 million deal with detroit. oh, my goodness! what does this mean?ertains to the players and what they are going to bring to the diamond or are they getting paid for their potential? >> i think it is a combination of both. i think that whenever you sign a free agent you are signing them because you want to have a given you want to know if you're signing albert pujols, miguel cabrera, you know somebody will drive in over 100 runs. bats .300. the problem with teams, a pitcher or player doesn't come close to the expectations. that's when it really puts a stranglehold on your team. alex rodriguez, $29 million. he won't start the season with the team. he's not going to start season with the team. then you have the other teams. guys like the houston astros who are beginning tonight's baseball calendar against the rangers. they have a payroll that's less than what a-rod makes for all 25 of their players. it's definitely an equity that's been in baseball forever but you've seen teams like this before. washington three seasons ago we said they are at the bott

. >>> justin verlander eats taco bell before every game he starts.ican pizzas. the droits tigers ace today became the highest paid pitcher in the history of major league baseball. major league baseball tweeted a story of him signing the historic deal. espn says it is a contract extension through 2020 that could make him the first $200 million pitcher and 2011 of course verlander pulled off a rare sweep of the cy young and most valuable player awards in the american league. >>> dozen the $600 million settlement with the u.s. government mean a ticket to freedom? not necessarily for one billionaire whose firm is linked to insider trading. why steven coen is not out of the woods yet. our money lead is coming up next. [ woman ] when you own your own business, it's a challenge to balance work and family. ♪ that's why i love adt. i can see what's happening at my business from anywhere. ♪ [ male announcer ] now manage and help protect your small business remotely with adt. arm and disarm your alarm, watch secure video in real time, and even adjust your light

breaking news as shibani noted, espn reported that detroit tigers pitcher justin verlander reached an-year contract. you know how much it is worth? $180 million. you know what that makes him? the highest paid pitcher in baseball. good luck to the tiger fans. ashley: wow, should have played more baseball in little league and all that. one. big parts of the president's jobs act was to make ipos a bit simpler. almost one year later did the jobs act do its job on ipos? we'll tell you. nicole: plus are you spending more money on the bunny, easter bunny that is. there is him right there. well the answer may surprise you. that's next my mother made the best toffee in the world. it's delicious. so now we've turned her toffee into a business. my goal was to take an idea and make it happen. i'm janet long and i formed my toffee company through legalzoom. never really thought i would make money doing what i love. [ robert ] we created legalzoom to help people start their business and launch their dreams. go to legalzoom.com today and make your business dream a reality. at legalzoom.com we put t