In the final days leading up to the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers landed the biggest fish in the pond, acquiring back-to-back American League Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. However, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Tigers ultimately were the ones that gave the return package the green light, and he explained why in his latest column. Detroit Tigers Prioritized More Than Just Pitching in Tarik Skubal DealWhile it might have made sense for Detroit to solely target pitching with Skubal being moved, they ended up getting exactly what they thought they needed. Outfield prospect Zyhir Hope was included in the Dodgers’ package for Skubal, along with pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith. In truth, the Tigers wanted the best value for their two-time Cy Young award winner, and that is ultimately what they got.