The Mariners have more pressing needs, most notably at first base and third base, plus an amorphous Jorge Polanco-shaped hole at second base and DH. They could also use a high-leverage reliever and a right field upgrade. Trading for Skubal would, of course, resolve none of these issues.

The Seattle Mariners have been floated as a potential suitor for Tarik Skubal, and it didn’t take long for fans to lose their minds over the idea.

Bump and Stacy and Brock and Salk delve in to the idea of the Seattle Mariners trying to trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are far apart in contract negotiations, and the latest update highlights an even bigger gap than before.