Skubal Wants to Stay with Tigers Past Trade DL
Skubal said he believes Detroit can win a World Series and wants to stay, even as the Tigers weigh trade options for their back-to-back Cy Young winner.
- With the August 3 MLB trade deadline approaching, speculation surrounds Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal's future, despite his stated preference to remain in the Motor City.
- Facing a 50-56 record, the Tigers are considering an unusual strategy of buying and selling at the deadline while sitting in a murky playoff spot.
- Following his start against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, Skubal said, "I am going to do my best to put our team in a position to win a baseball game."
- According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the organization may prefer to trade Skubal to secure assets while acquiring other pieces to convince fans they remain competitive.
- The Milwaukee Brewers' attempt at a similar move with Josh Hader in 2022 resulted in the team missing the playoffs, serving as a cautionary precedent for this approach.
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Tigers considering unusual move ahead of trade deadline
Mar 30, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; The hat and glove of a Detroit Tigers player before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Tigers are in a very complicated situation with the MLB trade deadline a week away. The Tigers are considering a very unusual move at the trade deadline that would essentially involve them buying and selling at the same time. According to …
Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Gets Honest About Future With Deadline Approaching
The MLB Trade Deadline is now just over one week away, and the biggest question on the minds of Detroit Tigers fans is what kind of fate will befall ace starter Tarik Skubal, who has been heavily embroiled in trade rumors despite his insisting that he prefers to remain in the Motor City.The Tigers, who […] The post Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Gets Honest About Future With Deadline Approaching appeared first on HEAVY.
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