"I didn't expect these types of emotions to run through my brain, or my thoughts to differ. I was pretty committed to making a start and getting back to camp. Things have changed, obviously. That's why I'm gonna have some conversations and try to figure out a plan for me."
"They've been extremely supportive of everything. They totally get what's going on with my situation -- it's unique. I've had these discussions with people, and most of it is -- they're extremely supportive of me being here in the first place. But it's just hard. When you get in these environments, and you get this team, it's hard to walk away from that."
Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers ace and two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, initially planned to make one appearance for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic before returning to spring training. After pitching in Saturday's 9-1 victory over Great Britain, Skubal experienced unexpected emotions and is now reconsidering his departure from the tournament. He is consulting with the Tigers organization and his agent Scott Boras about his options, acknowledging this is one of the tougher decisions of his career. Skubal emphasized he is not in the right headspace to decide immediately and expressed gratitude for Team USA's support of his unique situation.
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