This is an open letter to Tigers fans, and specifically to Chris Illitch and Scott Harris. Time for you two guys to get your heads out of the sand. I'm referring to the Tarik Skubal situation. Back up the armored car and pay Tarik what he's worth. Cy Young winners don't grow on trees.

I squarely blame the late season collapse of the Tigers at the end of the 2025 season on you two, trading for over- the-hill crappy pitchers and not getting a home run hitter. Chris Ilitch, if you aren't interested in acting like a owner, I'm sure the Ford family or some other billionaires could take over.

Gary Holman

Big Rapids

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