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Bonus: Expert explains why Tarik Skubal beat Detroit Tigers in record arbitration case
Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast›
Feb 6, 202619:36
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Left-hander Tarik Skubal took down the Detroit Tigers in a record-breaking arbitration case, securing a $32 million salary for the 2026 season rather than the $19 million proposed by the Tigers. To break down the case, former Tigers executive Mike Smith joins Evan Petzold for a special "Days of Roar" bonus episode. Smith, an expert in salary arbitration, takes a detailed look at the historic showdown between the Tigers and Skubal, including how the process works — and what ultimately decided the case for the back-to-back American League Cy Young winner.
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