The Detroit Tigers are facing a major decision this offseason regarding their ace, Tarik Skubal, after having his career-best pitching season. The 28-year-old left-hander has emerged as one of the top pitchers in baseball, but his contract situation has left the team with a difficult choice to trade him before he becomes a free agent.

As rumors continue to grow, MLB Network analyst Anthony Castrovince has joined fans in urging Detroit to hold on to its ace. Speaking on MLB Tonight: The Insiders, Castrovince said that the Tigers should step up and hold on to Skubal for the long term.

“Every December, my wife makes me watch The Holiday, and there is a line where one character says, ‘In Hollywood, we have leading ladies and best friends, and you are a leading lady acting like a best friend’

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