I agree. He stifled a laugh when he was at his introductory presser. In that moment, he conveyed information about what he thinks. Everyone is tradeable for the right price. If I received what I received for Skubal was the right place. I'd pull the trigger without hesitation. I could just as easily keep Skubal until he becomes a free agent I could also extend him for the right price. That does not change my view that Harris does not feel a sense of urgency to win now or in 2025.
I think Harris has revealed more of his thinking by continuing to draft prep players in 2024. It looks to me his target date is '27 or '28.
If that is what he really thinks, then it is time to trade Skubal. If I got the right package, I would pull the trigger immediately.
Living in the Grand Rapids Area, I use the Bally streaming service to see the games. I am not sure what the alternative will be, but I would think it would be profitable for coverage to be greater than Metro Detroit. If not, it is back to the radio.
In Torkelson's case, the only reason one tries is realistically it doesn't block anyone else from being developed. In my mind, the moment a prospect arrives that continued efforts with Tork would hinder the new guy's development, Is the moment I would send Tork packing. He is what he is: a failed number 1 prospect. It happens all of the time in baseball.
Wouldn't the smart move for potential buyers be to wait as long as possible for the desperation to be as thick as pea soup and then offer the Tigers a bag of balls for him?
Am I reaching here, or is it possible that Kieth is having some lingering shoulder issues that could be impacting his performance? From personal experience, shoulder injuries don't always stay quiet.