I was just looking at that. If the Tigers take 2 of 3 from Boston they have a 2nd WC spot and play either NYY or Toronto. I'd prefer they play Cleveland. Clev won't stay hot forever. And Det won't stay cold forever. There is a Sinatra song in that somewhere.....
I think he may try to bring back Verlander. Probably make a similar run at Bregman. Sign Finnegan. Bring back the 70s bullpen car. That's just phase 1.
Glass half full:
The Tigers now sit in the final WC spot, a game up on Houston with the tie breaker. They're going to make the playoffs and turn this around. Greene's home run signaled his turn around. It's going to happen!
I think Harris will get incredible offers for skubal this winter. He's a generational talent with a bulldog mentality. I still hope Det will find a way to keep him.
Morton signs with Braves. Guessing to get a start and retire?
Braves Sign Charlie Morton - MLB Trade Rumors https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/09/snitker-charlie-morton-returning-to-braves.html
This year has been up and down for most contenders. The Mets were 25 over .500 and now are 4 above. It's just been a strange year. A lot of decent teams. Few, if any dominant teams. Det is still in good condition going forward.
Imho on paper the Tigers are about a .500 team without Skubal. They've regressed back to where they probably belong. 162 game season tends to even that out. If they do trade Skubal it could be a frustrating year in 2026.