So, are the Tigers going to trade Tarik Skubal? This question has been asked an endless number of times already this offseason, and the answer seems to change every time it comes up. First, it seemed like a sure thing the Tigers would hold onto their ace at least until the trade deadline. Then, as a flurry of team interest started adding up to “maybe” he was being considered for a trade. Now, leaving Winter Meetings the speculation is that a trade is “likely.” Now, the rumor mill suggests the Dodgers
are considering trading Tyler Glasnow, but they would certainly need a new starter to replace him in the rotation…
All of this could add up to nothing, and talk is cheap, while this trade would cost. So we will have to wait and see what happens.
Let’s get into today’s news.
Detroit Tigers News
- David Laurila assesses the Tigers’ decision to reunite with Kyle Finnegan.
- The hot stove has speculation churning that the Mets might be eyeing a trade for Tarik Skubal. (MLB)
- The temperature seems to have shifted for trade likelihood with Skubal, now being considered “likely.” ESPN’s Jorge Castillo made the following point:
That a Tarik Skubal trade is likely. Here’s what we know: Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris can shut down speculation by simply saying he is not trading Skubal and he has not done that. Instead, he noted this week that there aren’t any “untouchables” on his roster. Trading the best pitcher in baseball when you’re trying to compete would upset the fan base, but the Tigers, knowing re-signing Skubal next winter is unlikely, appear open to it.
- Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo do a deep dive on why the Dodgers might go all-in and make a trade for Skubal. ($)
- An update on some exhibition games.
- The spring training schedule is here!
- Snow day!
- Congrats Cheryl!
AL Central News
- The Guardians signed a one-year deal with reliever Colin Holderman.
- The Royals have agreed to a one-year deal with Lane Thomas.
- The White Sox won the draft lottery and will pick first in the 2026 draft.
- A look at the fate of Emmanuel Clase and what will come next for him and the Guardians. ($)
MLB News
- Jay Jaffe makes a Hall of Fame case for Dustin Pedroia.
- He also makes a case for Manny Ramirez and Alex Rodriguez in a two-for-one.
- Pete Alonso is headed to Baltimore.
- All your Winter Meetings questions answered.
- Plus, everything we learned coming out of Winter Meetings.
- The Winners and Losers of Winter Meetings.
- The Dodgers are open to trading Tyler Glasnow, per reports.
- The Mets didn’t read the room in terms of timing when they posted about their season tickets right after losing Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz.
- Congrats to Joe Buck.
- The New York Post has really strong opinions about Edwin Diaz leaving the Mets.
- Some minor league ownership changes.
