Trump divides the country, makes people angry and then Maga morons say look at all the angry people! Ignorant racists should crawl back under their rocks where they belong. Deport Maga to Russia would be even better.
I would offer Skubal an opt out after 2028. They keep the core team together and he gets to compete with his teammates, protection from injury and a chance at testing the free agent market.
Sounds like Tigers offered $170 last year which would include two arbitration years and it's being compared to a free agent contract. Skubal hasn't reached free agency yet so why would the Tigers offer what Boras wants?
Could this mean Skubal is receptive to an offer if Boras is already leaking information to the media? Why throw numbers around now? Only the Tigers can negotiate.
"RHP Reese Olson
Injury: Right shoulder strain
IL date: July 28 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Working on throwing progression, but not yet throwing bullpen sessions and not close to competition. (Updated Oct. 14)"
Hopefully he will be fine. No surgery but he's not fully recovered yet.
Harris has 40 roster spots to work with. They have been getting 6 wins from the first spot for two years and probably (possibly, hopefully) will again next year. After that, Harris needs to add 6+ wins somehow between 1-40. It's possible.
The real trick would be unlocking the next Skubal. I think the rotation is the biggest concern going forward.
I don't think it's smart to invest so much in one player. I wouldn't give him a contract.
I don't think we would get three starting players for him. More likely a bench player, a reliever and a lottery ticket. I wouldn't trade him. We still get the lottery ticket.
Based on Harris' history I think he would invest in two or three starters instead of going all in on Skubal.