![](https://images.hive.blog/DQmb4R95JicNETNnB33vGtZYheUBB6d4DVzyETvQ3HWye26/PXL_20240419_231211212.webp) ---------------------------- Probably the biggest news out of the sporting world this past weekend came out of the major league baseball world. At least if you are a Detroit Tigers or LA Dodgers fan. Personally, I am a bit of both, so this is some hard news for me. Unlike a lot of people who are band wagon jumpers with the Dodgers due to their recent success, I have been a fan for quite a while now. Ever since the Dodgers brought a minor league affiliate to my hometown, I have had a certain affinity for the Blue Bombers. It is always kind of cool to see up and coming players make their way out of the Great Lakes Loons organization and up to the Major Leagues. For example, ever heard of ace pitcher Clayton Kershaw? Yeah, we saw him early in his career at Dow Diamond playing for The Loons. In fact, Tommy Lasorda use to come and sit behind home plate for some of the games at our amazing venue. It was pretty cool. Anyway, I was sitting around with my brothers in law this past weekend and they were discussing where Skubal from the Tigers was going to go before the trade deadline. My one brother in law floated out the idea that the Dodgers should pick him up. They have the funds, it seems like a bit of a no brainer. Well, I wasn't at all surprised to find out yesterday that his idea is what actually happened. The Tigers traded their ace pitcher to the Dodgers for three prospects. At this point I have seen a lot of people saying are we just handing the championship to the Dodgers now? It definitely raises a lot of questions. There is no doubt Skubal is amazing, and when you add that to the already deep Dodgers roster, it seems like they are primed to do a three-peat and win it all again. Sure, the Brewers, Yankees, and a few other teams probably have something to say about that, but it's looking more and more likely. In fact, I'd be interested in seeing how much the odds took a swing after Skubal was picked up versus before. What really bugs me about this is what it means for the Tigers. While just a couple years ago we had a lot of hope about our prospects, it kind of feels like we have taken four steps back. It's not that I had high hopes for the Tigers this season anyway, but you know. Actually, I did have high hopes for them, but after their first big slump, those slowly started to fade. I also thought they might be able to stage a comeback, but after sending away their top slinger, I am not even sure that is going to be possible. What do you think about the trade? Do the Dodger have it on lock now? ---------- ### [My Sports Account - @bozz.sports](https://www.peakd.com/@bozz.sports) ---------- #### Come hang out in [The Pub](https://peakd.com/c/hive-178138/created) [Find us on Discord](https://discord.gg/cCEMJXAEXk) Or Check out my [Grilling and Smoking Community on HIVE](https://peakd.com/c/hive-138631/created) ------------- ![TEAMUSAhive_footer_bozz.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/bozz/fXpCTKUZ-TEAMUSA-hive_footer_bozz.jpg) ---------------- *All pictures/screenshots taken by myself or @mrsbozz unless otherwise sourced*