Mets' Mega-Move: Forget Alonso, It's All About Tarik Skubal!
Mets' Mega-Move: Forget Alonso, It's All About Tarik Skubal!  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Fri Dec 05 2025
Description: BT & Sal go off on the Detroit Tigers' hesitation to trade ace left-hander Tarik Skubal, arguing the team would be "idiots" to risk losing him for nothing when his value is at its absolute peak right now in the offseason. Tierney emphasizes that Detroit is in no position to pay the $400 million Skubal is expected to command in free agency, making a trade the only smart move. The hosts argue that Skubal is the "biggest difference maker" available and should be the Mets' absolute focus, even if it means giving up a massive package. Sal says Skubal is "ten times better" than Framber Valdez, urging the Mets not to get distracted by other lower-tier pitching targets.