17 days ago

A.J. Hinch Says Tarik Skubal Wants Brutal Honesty When He’s Off

Hinch said Skubal needs “dead straight” feedback on the rare days when he’s off. “He wants you to… tell him that he stunk,” Hinch said, calling honesty his “biggest fuel” for the next start. Hinch admitted staff could “hand the ball” to other relievers, but Skubal resets best quickly through routine. Skubal, on Thursday, won $32M in arbitration against Tigers.