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Team Identity: Scoobel is the cornerstone of the Tigers' rotation, and their recent rise to playoff contention hinges on his presence.
Cost of Trading: Acquiring Scoobel would require shipping out an elite package of prospects — Mlan, Bench, and others — which could gut the farm system.
Value of Scoobel: Given his age, recent dominance, and upcoming free agency, Scoobel can’t be traded at any value less than an astronomical return. The host suggests that it’s more rational for Detroit to extend Scoobel rather than trade him, especially since they can potentially command two yet more valuable years of control with an extension.