Det News: Ex-Tiger Jack Morris plays doctor

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Former Tiger Jack Morris broadcasts 45 games on the radio for the Twins and still is an outspoken observer of the game—especially when it comes to pitching.

And when it comes to the Tigers, he believes he knows what’s wrong with Justin Verlander.

“His shoulder,” Morris said before Sunday’s 7-6 sweep-clinching victory by the Twins. “There’s something wrong with his shoulder. I know because I’ve been there with that bursitis I had. You can see it in the way he’s throwing. He’s over-compensating for not being able to extend his arm.”

Verlander is 1-5 in seven starts with a 6.28 ERA. His velocity possibly has dipped a notch or two, but nothing to be alarmed about—which is one of the reasons Verlander isn’t alarmed.

“My shoulder feels great, really good,” he said, when told of Morris’ on-the-record comments, “There’s nothing the matter at all. He’s wrong.”