Yes, Verizon is putting out two Android phones this week. HTC Eris and Motorola Droid.
I don't see that as being as much of an issue with Android since people can actually update the phone now. But it's still silly they do this sort of thing.
I'm guessing the Eris will do multi-touch stock but sadly runs 1.5 so you don't get the cool 2.0 features that the Droid will have stock. But since Android is "open" I think a bunch of cool stuff will come quickly. And from the sounds of it, Verizon is planning on doing tethering with the Droid too (not right away of course).