I think you have me confused with someone who thinks the Tigers will trade Skubal.
I don't.
I simply said if they did, I'd happily include Jenkins as the major part of the return.
This part is all false.
As has been explained multiple times, if Snell exercises his option, it's for $15M in 2025, $15M in 2027. Not $38M in 2025.
And why would there be no QO?
I do agree the Tigers have no reason to trade Skubal though.
False.
Houston paid a steep price, but not even close to your claim.
#9 and #13, plus Loporfido, per MLB.
https://www.mlb.com/news/yusei-kikuchi-astros-blue-jays-trade
Happily.
Jenkins is a high quality prospect.
Skubal is a high quality MLB starter.
2.3 years, not 2, by the way, if I can't extend him.
And unless the CBA changes, a draft pick compensation if he departs as a FA in 2027.
I don't think Festa is anywhere near ready to hold down a rotation spot in a pennant chase, and Paddack is just bad.
And even that counts on zero injuries the rest of way.
I guess we'll see, as it's looking like the Twins are sitting this deadline out.
Be interesting to see what Kikuchi gives Houston.
Yeah, but I think he'd be one of the Twins 5 best starters for the remainder of 2024.
When you're 1.5 games from missing the postseason, I think it pays to upgrade, even at the bottom.
I doubt anyone in Houston regrets the prospects.