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Initially, rumors emerged last week indicating that the Tigers and Scooble were far apart on a contract extension — with a gap exceeding $250 million. This has now been confirmed, and the Mets are expected to be active participants in the race to acquire him.
Scooble, a two-time Cy Young Award finalist, is considered one of the best pitchers in baseball today. His stats are staggering — with a 2.2 WAR in a season where he struck out 241 batters, averaged 11 per nine innings, and maintained excellent control with a low walk rate. His stuff is electric, sitting comfortably at 98 mph with a plus-changeup, making him a potential cornerstone for the Mets’ rotation for years to come.