Verlander on hot Seat as trade rumors swirl

Despite having a tremendous MLB season in 2011, Justin Verlander is in the doghouse. Hawaiians GM Stan Pietruska has grown increasingly concerned about Verlander's off season endorsement calendar. It seems that Verlander has used his CY Young and MVP award winning season to endorse everything from shoe cream to head lice shampoo. Verlander, who was busy shooting a Preparation H commercial, doesn't understand the commotion. "So I make some extra money on the side? Whats the big deal? I may need it with that tightwad squeezing me on contract negotiations."  GM Pietruska refused to engage in a press battle but was visibly dismayed by Verlander's callousness.