There is no more interesting offseason trade decision this winter than what the Detroit Tigers do with Tarik Skubal. Heading into the final year of club control, the Tigers could look to move him for a haul this winter.
Of course, trading Skubal would have to coincide with a massive return from any acquiring team. But if there were one team that could make a legitimate run, it would be the Los Angeles Dodgers.
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Tigers were reportedly "intrigued" by the trade offer from the Dodgers for Skubal. Nothing was close to done, but it shows the Tigers are approaching the Skubal trade talks seriously.
Tigers reportedly 'intrigued' by Dodgers trade offer for Tarik Skubal
"They (Tigers) surprised teams by engaging in serious trade talks," Nightengale writes, "and were intrigued by the Dodgers' potential package of prospects, trigger trade rumors."
During the MLB Winter Meetings, there were some trade rumors between the Tigers and the Dodgers over a Skubal trade.
While nothing happened, nor did it get close to being completed, the Tigers' being intrigued by the offer from the Dodgers is noteworthy.
Los Angeles has the pitching depth and the prospect capital to make an offer the Tigers could realistically accept. Detroit could have a trade partner in the Dodgers if they're willing to part with a lot of talent for one year of Skubal.
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Most teams, the Dodgers included, likely won't give up the massive package needed to trade for Skubal this winter. But if any team could justify it, the Dodgers could.
If the Tigers and Dodgers did pull off this trade, the rest of MLB fanbases would be frustrated at the Tigers for giving the two-time defending World Series champions one of the best players in the sport.
But, for the Tigers, if the return can set them up for years into the future, then moving on from Skubal is worth considering this offseason, even if it's to the Dodgers.
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