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Are the (Detroit) Tigers for real?

Posted on 6/7/25 at 12:12 pm
Posted by moontigr
Commanders/LA Kings/Detroit Tigers
Member since Nov 2020
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Posted on 6/7/25 at 12:12 pm
Best record in the league currently. I think they'll need some more top-tier pitchers other than just Skubal. I know they've expressed interest in acquiring Skenes but to this point the Pirates have turned them away
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
Member since Mar 2006
46425 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 12:16 pm to
So far, they are
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
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Member since Jan 2005
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Posted on 6/7/25 at 12:17 pm to
quote:

I know they've expressed interest in acquiring Skenes but to this point the Pirates have turned them away


They still have him on a rookie contract.

As soon as he's eligible for arbitration they'll trade him for garbage.
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
103562 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 12:36 pm to
They were a playoff team last season.. should be again this year.

Getting a #2 behind Skubal at the deadline would be big.

Posted by NIH
Member since Aug 2008
120194 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 12:41 pm to
quote:

acquiring Skenes


Watching rantards get acclimated to the MLB is going to be tough
This post was edited on 6/7/25 at 12:42 pm
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
16424 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 12:50 pm to
They have a better shot than the Yankees

Odds to win AL
NY +190
Det +330
Hou +800
Posted by tide06
Member since Oct 2011
20695 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 12:53 pm to
quote:

They still have him on a rookie contract. As soon as he's eligible for arbitration they'll trade him for garbage.

The tigers are one of the few teams with enough prospects who are also in a win now mode to be able to actually make a reasonable offer.
Posted by Skenes
Member since Mar 2025
418 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 1:00 pm to
Yes, great pitching and enough offense. Any other year Riley Greene may be in the best OF
Posted by JerryTheKingBawler
South of Memphis
Member since Jan 2023
7623 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 1:02 pm to
Skubal is HIM, the Detroit Tigers will be making some noise in October.

quote:

I know they've expressed interest in acquiring Skenes


Not happening in a million years, Young GOAT Skenes is going to be in Yankee Pinstripes within the next two years.
Posted by Skenes
Member since Mar 2025
418 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 1:04 pm to
Casey Mize (26) former first round pick 2.91 ERA
Reese Olson (25) 2.95 ERA
Jack Flaherty 3.13 ERA
Jackson Jobe (22) former 1st round pick 4.22 ERA


Their rotation so far is legit
Posted by Underwood
Member since Dec 2022
1235 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 1:06 pm to
quote:

The tigers are one of the few teams with enough prospects who are also in a win now mode to be able to actually make a reasonable offer.


I can't make this any more clear for these MLB casuals, the Pirates are not trading Paul Skenes for YEARS He's the only reason anybody is showing up to their ballpark.

We see players get traded at the deadline or in the last year of their contract to a contender in exchange for 3-4 players, 1, maybe 2 of them are future all stars in each of those deals. A contender would have to give up at least 3-4 future/current All Stars for a team to get 5 years of a pitcher like Paul Skenes.

It's not happening.

ETA: Does the new team get the Paul Skenes debut card as well?
This post was edited on 6/7/25 at 1:08 pm
Posted by thegambler
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2012
2050 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 1:13 pm to
Not at the moment.

3-0. Cubs.
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
Member since Mar 2006
46425 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 1:15 pm to
Well, the Cubs don't suck.
Posted by morganwadefan
TN
Member since May 2023
1448 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:19 pm to
Great manager, pretty good roster. Wish the Astros could have kept him.
Posted by supatigah
CEO of the Keith Hernandez Fan Club
Member since Mar 2004
89780 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:29 pm to
quote:

Young GOAT Skenes is going to be in Yankee Pinstripes within the next two years.

unlikely

yanks dont have that kind of farm system and skenes is from cali


he will probably be a dodger
Posted by TexasTiger08
Member since Oct 2006
29213 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:53 pm to
They are for real. One game away from the ALCS last year. They appear to be better this year. Skubal is one of the best in the league, and they have others stepping up around him.
Posted by Schmelly
Member since Jan 2014
15861 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:54 pm to
quote:

I know they've expressed interest in acquiring Skenes


Are you retarded?
Posted by Schmelly
Member since Jan 2014
15861 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:55 pm to
quote:

It's not happening.


It’s like they tell on themselves lol
Posted by artisticsavant
Member since Mar 2017
5436 posts
Posted on 6/7/25 at 5:05 pm to
They're the best team in a highly competitive 4 team race in the division. Unlike most years where they were all shite yet someone had to win, leading the division and the league is no fluke.
Posted by tide06
Member since Oct 2011
20695 posts
Posted on 6/8/25 at 10:35 am to
quote:

I can't make this any more clear for these MLB casuals, the Pirates are not trading Paul Skenes for YEARS He's the only reason anybody is showing up to their ballpark.

If he decides he’s tired of swimming with a tire chained to him they’ll deal him eventually.

And to be clear, I’m not saying they will trade him tomorrow, just that if they were to shop him as he’s obviously frustrated that he’s having a hall of fame track career derailed by lack of run support and general loser owner mentality that the Tigers have a crazy young team with elite prospects that would make them a leader as far as who could provide the best offer if they decided to shop.
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