Almost 2 months ago, we asked readers what the Tigers should do about Tarik Skubal – keep, trade or extend. But that was during a period of struggle and many losses. The Tigers we…
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Almost 2 months ago, we asked readers what the Tigers should do about Tarik Skubal – keep, trade or extend. But that was during a period of struggle and many losses. The Tigers were falling lower in the standings.
Today, this team has been on an extended winning streak, including a number of series wins against top teams. At one point, they were sitting around 9 games under .500. Today, just 1 game from .500 (through Monday’s game), sitting in 3rd place and within a reasonable striking distance of the Twins’ and Royals’ records. They have moved up from 24th place to having the 19th best record in MLB and very close to reaching the 14th-15th best win-loss totals.
As rumors of interest by the Orioles and Dodgers circulate, it’s time to ask readers the same question, given that the circumstances have changed.
As you consider your response, the following checklists may help you in making your decision:
Also consider that the Tigers’ starting rotation is crumbling with both Casey Mize and Reese Olson on the IL and Kenta Maeda moved to the bullpen. Jack Flaherty’s contract expires after this year, leaving him and Skubal as the most obvious starting pitchers left for this year.
What should the Tigers do about Tarik Skubal?
1. Buy out his contract and extend him.
2. Do nothing and keep him until free agency in 2 years.
3. Trade him for a significant package.
VOTE
