Will Tigers Pony up for Skubal

[AlaskanTigersFan]

13 hours ago, papalawrence said:

If they struggle the first half of 2026 they can still trade him before the deadline, and they'd get a nice haul then. If they are in contention they'll keep him and get the comp pick. I think highest odds are on those 2 scenarios. Harris get solid offers this winter, but none will outweigh the fact that Detroit has a chance to win next season.

 

I jsut hope opening day he doesn't grab his left arm and need Tommy John surgery. That'd be a kick in the knockers. Harris should be fired immediately and Illitch should sell the team. MOo, MOo.

[chasfh]

5 hours ago, papalawrence said:

In an interview after the Tigers bowed out he was asked about his hopes for the off season. Skubal made a statement that he expects the team to have a goal every year to win the WS. He clearly wants to win, and I would think the Dodgers will be hi on his list. Who wouldn't? You're almost guaranteed post season play every year. The Dodgers revenue is other worldly, and they reinvest most back into the team. If I were in his shoes (my feet would hurt, I wear size 16/17), I would want to play for LAD. Watch them sign Tucker this winter.

He would definitely go. They might not make the offer to him. 

[TcFlint]

We will probably keep Skubal, battle to  get a wildcard berth, no assurances, and add a couple 3rd tier players.  Sounds right up Illitch and Harris ‘s alley.

[HeyAbbott]

Any scenario going forward has risk.

If Skubal is traded for a horde of players, most of the time, the team getting the one star wins the trade.

We could sign him for 6 years and 480 million dollars and he could blow his arm out falling after stepping on a piece of leggo at home, trying to break his fall. Remember, he has had 2 significant arm surgeries, there will be a 3rd more than likely.

The scenario I like is to keep Skubal, get a 3rd baseman, an outfielder, and another starting infielder, and do it by trading a surplus player or 2 such as Lee, Max Anderson, Brecenio, or Layronzo.

Finally, the final scenario is to do little or nothing and standing pat, pinning your hopes on 2027 and beyond. This scenario is the most risk adverse approach, but with very serious risk. This choice is probably more likely than most of us think as the Tigers attendance still is not in the top half of the league, being surpassed by 100 loss  Colorado that had one less home date.

Any of these methods have risks. Pick your poison Scott.