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The ‘math’ Scott Boras believes will be an incredible boon to Tarik Skubal winners

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Puma, M. (2026, November 12). The ‘math’ Scott Boras believes will be an incredible boon to Tarik Skubal winners. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/math-behind-team-that-snags-tarik-skubal-scott-boras/

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Scott Boras, a prominent sports agent, believes that acquiring a pitcher like Tarik Skubal can significantly increase a team's chances of winning a World Series title. He cited historical examples such as Greg Maddux and Randy Johnson to illustrate how elite pitchers contribute to championship success over time. Skubal is scheduled to meet with the Mets and other teams next week in Southern California, where he aims to secure a contract that could surpass the $325 million record set by Yoshinobu Yamamoto for pitchers. Boras also mentioned Juan Soto's impact on the Mets when they signed him to a then-record $765 million deal two years ago, emphasizing Soto’s championship pedigree and elite talent as key selling points.
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Scott Boras, a prominent sports agent, believes that acquiring an ace pitcher like Tarik Skubal can significantly boost a team's chances of winning the World Series. Speaking in Las Vegas on November 9, 2026, Boras cited historical examples such as Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, and Max Scherzer to illustrate how elite pitchers have contributed to their teams' championship success over decades. Skubal is scheduled to meet with the Mets and other interested teams next week in Southern California to discuss potential contracts, which could surpass the $325 million record set by Yoshinobu Yamamoto's deal with the Dodgers three years ago. Boras also noted that the Mets are highly motivated buyers this offseason, potentially increasing Skubal’s value further.

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The Daily Caller
Hedges 1 of 13 claims Outlet record 92/100
“The articles discuss different aspects related to Tarik Skubal, with Article A focusing on Scott Boras' comments about potential team success from acquiring a pitcher like Skubal, and Article B reporting on the Mets meeting with Skubal as free agency begins.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 8 of 38 claims Outlet record 64/100
“While both articles discuss Tarik Skubal and Scott Boras during baseball's winter meetings, they cover different aspects: Article A focuses on Skubal's free-agent status and potential visits with teams, while Article B discusses Boras' perspective on the impact of landing an ace pitcher like Skubal for a team's championship prospects.”
New York Post
Hedges 4 of 31 claims Outlet record 66/100
“The articles discuss different aspects of Scott Boras' press conference regarding Tarik Skubal, but do not describe the same specific incident.”

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Mets ORG · 6× Boras PERSON · 4× Greg Maddux PERSON · 1× LAS VEGAS GPE · 1× Max Scherzer PERSON · 1× Mike Puma’s PERSON · 1× Queens GPE · 1× Randy Johnson PERSON · 1× Scott Boras’ PERSON · 1× Tarik Skubal’s PERSON · 1×

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This is someone who is very motivated to get his career back where it was a couple of years ago, and if he’s able to do that, he’s going to have an opportunity with us.”
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“If we look over a 30- or 40-year period, we might have 10 of these aces that are capable of winning multiple Cy Young Awards,” the superagent said Wednesday, mentioning pitchers such as Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson and Max Scherzer who also won World Series titles.

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LAS VEGAS — Scott Boras’ “math” tells him an ace of Tarik Skubal’s caliber translates into World Series title possibilities for the team that lands him. asserted
that → tell → him
“If we look over a 30- or 40-year period, we might have 10 of these aces that are capable of winning multiple Cy Young Awards,” the superagent said Wednesday, mentioning pitchers such as Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson and Max Scherzer who also won World Series titles. uncertain
who → look → titles
“What that means is it has an ability to allow a franchise to win a coveted world championship. asserted
franchise → mean → championship
Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. asserted
he → access → Mets
Sign up Now“The math on it is something in the sport that is so high that all of these types of unique talents bring you that opportunity over a period of time.” asserted
all → sign → time
The lefty Skubal is scheduled to meet with the Mets, among other teams, next week in Southern California as he pursues a contract that could eclipse the $325 million deal — the richest for a pitcher in MLB history — that Yoshinobu Yamamoto received from the Dodgers three years ago. uncertain
Yamamoto → schedule → Dodgers
Boras was asked if he viewed the Mets as motivated buyers this offseason. asserted
he → ask → buyers
“That would be a question for them, but I think there are a lot of unfulfilled expectations in this league,” Boras said. asserted
Boras → think → league
“There are teams that are really close.” asserted
that → be → ?
Two years ago, the Mets signed Boras client Juan Soto to a record $765 million contract over 15 years. asserted
Mets → sign → years
“The one thing that Soto does is you walk in and say, ‘I have got someone that has got a ring on his finger,’ ” Boras said. asserted
Boras → do → finger
“ ‘I have got someone who has proven himself to be a champion. asserted
himself → get → someone
I have got someone that in a championship performance, when most required, he is at his best. asserted
he → get → best
I have someone who is an elite talent. … asserted
who → have → someone
I have someone that everyone else would like to acquire.’ asserted
everyone → have → that
If you have someone who has that résumé, I would say I would do that a number of times.” asserted
I → have → times
Mark Vientos’ future with the Mets remains murky, heading toward the deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players. asserted
teams → remain → players
Last season, Vientos posted a .652 OPS and was among the game’s worst defensive players by most metrics. asserted
Vientos → post → metrics
“He didn’t have the season we think he’s capable of having,” president of baseball operations David Stearns said. asserted
Stearns → have → operations
“He’s going into the offseason as a really motivated player, and that is what came out of our exit meetings with him. asserted
what → go → him
This is someone who is very motivated to get his career back where it was a couple of years ago, and if he’s able to do that, he’s going to have an opportunity with us.” asserted
he → get → us
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