Tigers Executive Not Surprised Tarik Skubal Wants to Return to Detroit

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Tigers Executive Not Surprised Tarik Skubal Wants to Return to Detroit

Skubal admitted recently that he wants to end his career with the Tigers and hopes Detroit makes a move for him after the season. "I'm not surprised. Our players love playing here. The organization has done a ton to make this a place where players feel supported," said president of baseball operations Scott Harris. He denied being in official conversations.


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