February 5Feb 5 11 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Agree, but Detroit fans are already pretty disgusted with the situation, if it was OOTP sure but I could see an ugly backlash. I'm close with a bunch of Tigers fans IRL, they are all disgusted at the Illitch kid's running of the finances. Does it really matter if they are disgusted with it now or in the offseason when they let him go for just a QO? They are going to be mad reggardless.
February 5Feb 5 2 minutes ago, ptatc said: Does it really matter if they are disgusted with it now or in the offseason when they let him go for just a QO? They are going to be mad reggardless. Well it's the difference in probably being projected at 90 wins and 85 so yea, you're taking the playoff odds preseason down from like 85% to 60% or so. It's not just letting him go, it would be basically punting a contention year and in video games that works fine, but nobody ever does it IRL to any success.
February 5Feb 5 31 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Honestly the baller thing to do would be to trade Skubal now and cut your losses, but grab someone's top 5 to do it. Absolutely reload. Take a hit today to own the AL Central in the future. The Tigers are situated to win now, nothing baller about trading today away for the future imo in that scenario.
February 5Feb 5 27 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Agree, but Detroit fans are already pretty disgusted with the situation, if it was OOTP sure but I could see an ugly backlash. I'm close with a bunch of Tigers fans IRL, they are all disgusted at the Illitch kid's running of the finances. Eh, I don't support letting the fans run the organization. As Stacey King tells us, if you're scared, get a dog.
February 5Feb 5 4 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: The Tigers are situated to win now, nothing baller about trading today away for the future imo in that scenario. It's one year and he is gone. Do the smart thing and rake another org and set yourself to win for the next five years. Hell, they probably still win the division, and there are plenty of other arms they can still sign.
February 5Feb 5 https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/pirates-sign-mike-clevinger-to-minor-league-deal.html Clevinger has signed a minor league deal NOT with the Sox.
February 5Feb 5 6 hours ago, JoeC said: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/pirates-sign-mike-clevinger-to-minor-league-deal.html Clevinger has signed a minor league deal NOT with the Sox. Jerry is the last vestige of Sox fan purgatory
February 5Feb 5 9 hours ago, fathom said: Framber 3/115 to Tigers I wonder what the Dodgers would give up for Skubal ?
February 5Feb 5 8 hours ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I wonder what the Dodgers would give up for Skubal ? Probably nothing since they will just sign him next off-season anyways, and they will probably win the ws this year without him.
February 5Feb 5 2 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: Skubal wins his case JR must be having heart palpitations! 😆
February 5Feb 5 4 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: Skubal wins his case Least surprising player arbitration win ever.
February 5Feb 5 14 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: Skubal wins his case All that and the Tigers still lost. Brilliant.
February 5Feb 5 34 minutes ago, almagest said: Least surprising player arbitration win ever. Just more fuel for the lockout. He is in his 5th year? Now the ceiling has been raised for players in that year
February 5Feb 5 40 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said: JR must be having heart palpitations! 😆 The entire league is. The arbitration ceiling has been raised. Lockout here we come.Thats about 23% of the tigers payroll from last year. Edited February 5Feb 5 by ptatc
February 6Feb 6 15 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: Idiot With the biggest part of his contract coming up. And both of those options likely would have been picked up considering what good closers cost these days. That would be the same as Seranthony money for 2027 and 2028. 2026: $6 million 2027: $10M club option ($2M buyout) 2028: $10M club option ($2M buyout) Edited February 6Feb 6 by WhiteSox2023
February 6Feb 6 The Tiger’s payroll is up to $215 million, more than double the limit for the Sox. They have a larger revenue stream, and bigger attendance. And yet, they have a Competitive B pick they cannot lose. The current system is complete BS and seems designed to largely screw one team: The Sox. The frickin’ Cardinals get bonus picks for crying out loud. I hope to God it changes in the next CBA so that every team operates under the same rules.
February 6Feb 6 17 hours ago, ptatc said: The entire league is. The arbitration ceiling has been raised. Lockout here we come.Thats about 23% of the tigers payroll from last year. It's going to be a long one. I'm going to enjoy this year as much as I can.
February 6Feb 6 12 minutes ago, Timmy U said: The Tiger’s payroll is up to $215 million, more than double the limit for the Sox. They have a larger revenue stream, and bigger attendance. And yet, they have a Competitive B pick they cannot lose. The current system is complete BS and seems designed to largely screw one team: The Sox. The frickin’ Cardinals get bonus picks for crying out loud. I hope to God it changes in the next CBA so that every team operates under the same rules. I have a really hard time viewing the Jerry Reinsdorf owned White Sox as victims. The system most designed to screw the Sox is the one JR operates.
February 6Feb 6 1 hour ago, Baron said: It's going to be a long one. I'm going to enjoy this year as much as I can. I would bet on them missing zero games next year as of today. Obviously that can change.
February 6Feb 6 7 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: I would bet on them missing zero games next year as of today. Obviously that can change. I hope so.
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