The Trade That Tore Tarik Skubal Apart Tarik Skubal's emotional farewell to the Detroit Tigers serves as a poignant reminder that celebrated trades can exact a human cost.
As the back to back American League Cy Young winner prepared to leave the only organization he has known for nine seasons, it was clear this decision went beyond mere business.
The Tigers' on field struggles and Skubal's own injuries and surgery had created uncertainty surrounding his future.