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Podcast: Locked On Tigers - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Tigers
Episode: ARBITRATION SHOCK: Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal WINS Big—How Will $32M IMPACT 2026
Description: Detroit Tigers face historic payroll spike as Tarik Skubal wins his arbitration case, securing a record-breaking $32 million salary for 2026. With the addition of Framber Valdez at $38 million AAV, the Tigers’ dynamic new rotation will cost $70 million—will this signal a new era of aggressive spending in Detroit?Scott Bentley analyzes the Tigers’ offseason moves, questioning if the front office is finally all-in for a World Series run. Insights include the potential for a Skubal extension, risks behind Scott Harris’ strategy shift, and speculation about top prospects Kevin McGonagall and Max Clark breaking camp. Other hot topics: spring training...