The Freep opinion page recently ran a letter to the editor from a Tigers fan encouraging the team's owners to increase pitcher Tarik Skubal's pay. "Back up the armored car and pay Tarik what he's worth," wrote Gary Holman, a Big Rapids resident. Some fans agree ... and some don't.

Been a Tigers fan since 68. Put the check for $425 million on the table and tell Tarik to fill in eight, nine or 10 years. If he refuses, trade him for a king's ransom. If you don’t want $425 million to stay with us, find some take talent that does. Our window is good, let’s keep it wide open.

Mike Foley

Vicksburg, Mississippi

Pay Skubal what he deserves

After Harris made the pitcher acquisitions, I made a bet with a friend the Tigers would not win their division even with that huge lead. I won! Pay Skubal

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