The Sal Licata Show Ep. 208: What Does Tarik Skubal Want? Jets & Giants Win the Trade Deadline?

What does Tarik Skubal REALLY want, and did the New York Jets and New York Giants make the right moves at the NFL Trade Deadline? Sal Licata breaks it all down on Episode 208 of The Sal Licata Show!

The Tarik Skubal sweepstakes are heating up! With the New York Mets emerging as a major contender for the superstar pitcher, could Steve Cohen and David Stearns bring the two-time Cy Young winner to Queens? Are the New York Yankees still in the mix? Sal discusses Skubal's free agency, potential contract demands, and what his decision could mean for the future of New York baseball.

PLUS, the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline is officially over! Did the Jets and Giants come out ahead?

Were the Jets smart to focus on their future, or should they have made more moves? Did the Giants make the right decision by standing pat instead of making a blockbuster trade for Jonathan Taylor? Sal reacts to the biggest trade deadline decisions and what they mean for both New York football teams moving forward.

**Topics include:**
- Tarik Skubal free agency rumors and contract expectations
- Can the New York Mets land Tarik Skubal?
- Are the Yankees serious contenders for Skubal?
- Steve Cohen and David Stearns' offseason plans
- New York Jets 2026 NFL Trade Deadline reaction
- Did the Jets make the right roster decisions?
- New York Giants trade deadline winners and losers
- Jonathan Taylor trade rumors and the Giants' backfield
- What's next for the Jets and Giants?

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