The conclusion of the Detroit Tigers' offseason will be defined by the resolution of Tarik Skubal's arbitration. In making a point to preview what his free agency may look like, Skubal (cough, cough... Scott Boras) filed at $32 million, and the Tigers filed at $19 million. Beyond being an indicator for Skubal's future, the result of the hearing figures to determine what, if any, move Detroit is able to make before Opening Day.
If Skubal wins, the Tigers' offseason is effectively over. Sure, there will be moves on the fringes of the major league roster, but Detroit likely wouldn't have the space for an impact free-agent splash.