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Dodgers rumors: Insider makes obvious Tarik Skubal trade statement amid LA’s hot start
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As the Los Angeles Dodgers are surrounded by rumors connecting them to Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal , this MLB insider would give insight into the team being involved in the potential sweepstakes. While the rumors will continue about the Dodgers , getting the star pitcher could make them even more stacked than before.
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According to Bob Nightengale, who appeared on "Foul Territory," he would say how Los Angeles 'has got to be in the mix' for Skubal, who is still recovering from a surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. He would even say that the team doesn't necessarily need him, especially with getting Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow back at some point.
"'It'd be interesting to see the Tigers eat some of that money, by him winning that big arbitration case is still going to cost a team about $11 million," Nightengale said. "That being said, you figure the Dodgers have got to be in the mix. I'm not saying that the Dodgers need him particularly, get Snell back at some point late summer, Glasnow too, but you got them."
The Dodgers might not be title favorites if this team gets Tarik Skubal
Nightengale would speak about the other teams that could be in the mix for Skubal besides the obvious choice of the Dodgers, who are once again World Series favorites. However, Nightengale would make the argument that if a team like the New York Yankees were to get Skubal, the ball club would overtake that spot.
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"You got the Yankees, I think if the Yankees got him, then they'd be the World Series favorites, Toronto Blue Jays , they'll be in the mix, you figure. You saved $50 million when Kyle Tucker didn't get to take their money, so they still got that to account for," Nightengals said. "The Padres, very aggressive, not much left on farm system, so might be a little bit more of a dark horse, and we'll see about the Cubs and Brewers."
It remains to be seen if Los Angeles goes for Skubal as the team is 38-21, putting them first in the NL West.
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