I wonder if there is any way you can talk Skinner into waiving his NMC. I mean, there is no way Seattle takes that contract. You can try telling him you want him here, you probably can have a guarantee from Seattle they won't take him, and you tell him by allowing exposure it helps protect someone else playing well here now and you are still a part of the team.
I know asking him to waive but not sit well with Skinner but I wonder if it is something to ponder. Assuming that works how I think that works.