Tarik Skubal gives Detroit Tigers fans false hope after controversial trade
The former Tigers star isn't giving up on a Detroit return, even if it's extremely unrealistic.
Star pitcher Tarik Skubal's recent trade from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers has left Detroit fans with a sense of false hope, according to the ace's recent comments on Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast. Skubal, who spent the first six-plus seasons of his MLB career with the Tigers, expressed his desire to play his entire career in Detroit.
However, this sentiment seems to be a bit of a twist as Detroit had already offered him a new contract. As a result, Skubal is set to receive a significant payday this offseason, whether it comes from the Dodgers or any other team. Skubal's comments could either indicate a wishful thinking or a desire to avoid burdening Detroit fans with negative emotions.
Regardless, it appears that Detroit's reluctance to invest in long-term contracts makes a future reunion between Skubal and the Tigers highly unlikely.
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