VAST VIEW Tigers Reveal They Almost Shipped Ace Tarik Skubal to the Brewers Before Stunning Dodgers Trade
New details show Detroit nearly struck a blockbuster deal sending Tarik Skubal to Milwaukee before ultimately choosing the Dodgers' offer instead.
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The Detroit Tigers came close to trading ace pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Milwaukee Brewers before pivoting at the last moment to accept a different offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Yahoo Sports.
Reports indicate the Brewers put together a significant package in pursuit of Skubal, one of the sport's top pitching talents, but Detroit ultimately found the Dodgers' proposal more appealing when finalizing the blockbuster swap.
The revelation offers a new look behind the scenes of one of the more notable trades on the league's radar, showing how close Milwaukee came to landing a frontline starter before Los Angeles stepped in to close the deal.
Sources: Yahoo Sports
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