Tarik Skubal expresses desire to stay with Tigers after Dodgers trade

Tarik Skubal, recently traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, stated his hope to remain with the Detroit Tigers, expressing emotional connections to teammates upon leaving. The Tigers traded Skubal for three prospects on August 2, and he will become a free agent after the season. His agent, Scott Boras, indicated that an earlier extension offer of four years for $75 million was declined, with Skubal expected to surpass that amount on the open market. Detroit's president of baseball operations, Scott Harris, acknowledged Skubal's right to pursue free agency, making the trade necessary. Skubal's emotional farewell emphasizes the affection he holds for the Tigers despite the business realities of baseball.

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