The Yankees never really seemed to be serious contenders for Tarik Skubal because they are loaded with quality starting pitchers.
And besides, the L.A. Dodgers (and maybe the Milwaukee Brewers) were considered the favorites for the two-time Cy Young Award winner anyway.
Yet the Tigers and Yankees did have discussions about the 29-year-old left-hander before Detroit eventually dealt him to the Dodgers for outfielder Zyhir Hope and pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith.
"In their brief talks, the Tigers first asked for George Lombard Jr. (whose dad is the Tigers bench coach) then mentioned a four-player package of two big leaguers and two prospects while also saying they weren't even sure that would get it done," reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Yankees starter Will Warren was linked to several trades, including for San Diego Padres reliever Adrian Morejon, and was a potential option in any Skubal deal.
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And besides, the L.A. Dodgers (and maybe the Milwaukee Brewers) were considered the favorites for the two-time Cy Young Award winner anyway.
Yet the Tigers and Yankees did have discussions about the 29-year-old left-hander before Detroit eventually dealt him to the Dodgers for outfielder Zyhir Hope and pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith.
"In their brief talks, the Tigers first asked for George Lombard Jr. (whose dad is the Tigers bench coach) then mentioned a four-player package of two big leaguers and two prospects while also saying they weren't even sure that would get it done," reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Yankees starter Will Warren was linked to several trades, including for San Diego Padres reliever Adrian Morejon, and was a potential option in any Skubal deal.
#yankees #tigers #milwaukee
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