ESPN’s Tigers-Tarik Skubal update just reinforces this is a losing game for Detroit

Connor Muldowney of Motor City Bengals argues that the Detroit Tigers are fighting a losing battle in their pursuit of free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal. Citing an ESPN report from Kiley McDaniel, Detroit is reportedly one of seven teams monitoring Skubal, but the front office is supposedly waiting for a discounted rate that Muldowney believes will never materialize.

Skubal is reportedly seeking a long-term contract in the range of $350 million, with heavy-spending clubs like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets leading the market. The writer asserts that president of baseball operations Scott Harris should abandon the pursuit and redirect Detroit's financial resources toward veteran hitters and other starting rotation depth.