Amidst the escalating rumors surrounding the MLB offseason, the hottest story right now is the “crazy” price tag the New York Mets are willing to pay for Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ number one ace. According to an exclusive report by the New York Post, the Mets have prepared one of the most lucrative trade packages on the market, including:
2–3 top prospects in their system
A fully-fledged MLB-ready player to add to the Tigers’ roster
And they are even willing to absorb or adjust the contract structure to meet all of Detroit’s demands.
This isn’t just a casual offer — it’s a full-scale declaration of war from the Mets to acquire MLB’s most dominant pitcher.
The New York Post asserts that the Mets have sent a very clear message — Skubal is their number one priority. Amidst the New York team’s search for a top-tier ace to lead their rotation back to the top, they see Skubal as a modern-day version of Justin Verlander at his peak, a player capable of turning the tide of the season.
Internal Mets even hinted that no young player was untouchable if Detroit wanted them:
Jett Williams (SS/OF, top prospect)
Christian Scott (RHP, MLB-ready)
Drew Gilbert (OF)
Luisangel Acuña (INF)
and many other combinations were considered.
All for just one Tarik Skubal.
One source described that level of determination with the statement:
“If the Tigers open the door, the Mets will put everything on the table.”
Because Skubal is currently the best pitcher in MLB according to:
Pitcher WAR for the past 2 seasons
Era+ and FIP consistently at elite levels
Two consecutive Cy Young titles
He’s the kind of pitcher you can build an entire franchise around.
That’s why the Mets are willing to pay a price they’ve never paid for any pitcher before.
Despite the Mets’ persistent approach, the ever-increasing price, and the hotter-than-ever market, Tarik Skubal chose a completely different path.
While teams were vying for him with huge offers, Skubal stated clearly:
“I’ve given everything I have to this organization. I want to be a Tiger for a very long time… I love Detroit.”
That statement sent shockwaves not only through the Tigers but throughout MLB.
A superstar at the peak of his career chose to reject the glamour of the big market to remain loyal.
Inside the Detroit Tigers’ executive room, this was an extremely difficult dilemma:
Keep Skubal: continue the journey toward the championship
Trade Skubal: receive a huge future package
The New York Post described the Mets’ willingness to pay as:
“A franchise-changing offer.”
“A deal that could shape the Tigers for the next 5–7 years.”
However, the Tigers decided not to open any formal negotiations yet — largely because they knew Skubal wanted to stay, and Skubal was an “irreplaceable piece” for their competitive ambitions.
This is the story that shook the entire MLB offseason:
A big team went all-in to acquire a superstar
A superstar who rejected all temptations
A small, underdog team unexpectedly held the most powerful card
Tarik Skubal, despite facing a multi-million dollar offer and a massive trade package, chose the only thing he believed in:
Detroit is home. Detroit is where he belongs.
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