Source: BroBible
Summary
Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers ace, pitched three innings for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and initially planned to leave the team to return to Spring Training. However, he has expressed interest in staying with Team USA for the knockout rounds. Skubal would be allowed to pitch again in the quarterfinals, and his participation would enable Team USA to pitch other top players in subsequent games.
Our Reading
The routine arrives with confidence.
Tarik Skubal’s about-face on pitching for Team USA is a convenient change of heart. He gets to enjoy the World Baseball Classic atmosphere while still getting his Spring Training in. It’s just hard to walk away from a good team, especially when you can pitch in the knockout rounds. Skubal’s participation would allow Team USA to showcase other top players. The real question is: what’s the difference if he pitches for Team USA or the Tigers?
Author: Evan Null
