Ever since the misleading report of the gap between the Detroit Tigers and Tarik Skubal came out, the rumors have become incessant. From delusional fantasies from rival fans on social media to actual trade rumors, the noise has gotten deafening.
As the saga unfolds, fans are starting to feel more and more panic stricken. After so many dark years, the Tigers have arrived in the realm of contenders, and if Scott Harris makes the right moves this offseason they'll be poised to take the next step forward. But not without Skubal. Trading Skubal wouldn't just mean failing to progress — it would represent a major step backwards.