Justin Verlander’s move reminiscent of the signing that helped launch the 2010 dynasty.

The San Francisco Giants they are desperate for a spark after failing to make the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. They signed by show stopper Willie Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract early in the offseason and are now looking at the future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander to provide some value in 2025. The arrival of a longtime right-hander returns to procurement another highly decorated aging pitcher, as noted by the Athletics’ Andrew Bagarli and Ken Rosenthal.

In 2009, after four consecutive 85-plus loss seasons, the Giants won legendary southpaw Randy Johnson in free agency. They hoped he could add legitimacy to the franchise and also fuel the growth of a young pitching rotation. The 45-year-old accumulated an uninspiring 4.88 ERA in just 96 innings, but he generated interest and made a positive impact on the staff.

Johnson became the 24th pitcher to win 300 career games (and remains the last to do so), sharing the prestigious milestone with the San Francisco community. However, the five-time Cy Young’s greatest contribution to the team was his wisdom. He lent his vast experience to a series of starting pitchers that included 24-year-old Matt Cain and 19-year-old Madison Bumgarner (he only played in four games in 2009). Tim Lincecum was already a star, having won his first Cy Young the year before, but Johnson’s presence certainly came in handy during his second run at the iconic award.

Despite missing the postseason, the Giants earned a respectable 88-74 record in the Bay Area’s only Big Unit campaign. They won the World Series in 2010, then again in 2012 and again in 2014. Without division titles or back-to-back playoff appearances, San Francisco formed one of MLB’s most unconventional dynasties. And that was based on a great pitch.

Can the Giants recreate the magic?

Randy Johnson played a role in laying the foundation for the franchise’s legendary run. Now, president of baseball operations Buster Posey, a central figure in those three championships, wants Justin Verlander to help create the next great era of Giants baseball.

The former MVP, three-time Cy Young and two-time champion is coming off his worst season ever and will turn 42 in February. A true comeback is hard to imagine, but he has the knowledge and ambition to help a stagnant side move closer to prominence. Just like Johnson, Verlander will share the Giants’ bullpen with some young arms.

Kyle Harrison and Hayden Birdsong are a pair of 23-year-olds who are motivated to take the next step in their development. Prospect Carson Whisenhunt is expected to make his debut at some point next season. Jordan Hicks is only one year into his full-time starting career. And All-Star Logan Webb is still aiming to become the best pitcher in the National League. Verlander’s tutelage can do wonders for all of these people.

He can be the catalyst for the change Giants fans crave. That starts with an improvement over last year’s 5.48 ERA and 1.38 WHIP, but could also include some volunteer mentoring. Justin Verlander is arguably the most durable pitcher since Randy Johnson, so it would be downright poetic if his one-year, $15 million deal was preceded by outstanding results.

Fans are eagerly waiting to see if the symmetry will actually be revealed.