Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to talk the latest in the Tigers' offseason.

Detroit on Thursday reached agreements and avoided arbitration with seven players. Not among them? Tarik Skubal. Here's why Skubal's camp could be filing for a bigger salary figure than first expected, and why the Tigers might have to change their ways if they don't want a hearing.

Plus: Austin explains arbitration from a player's perspective. What's it like knowing how much all your coworkers make? 

And is January time to get real before spring training? 

Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to talk the latest in the Tigers' offseason.
Detroit on Thursday reached agreements and avoided arbitration with seven players. Not among them? Tarik Skubal. Here's why Skubal's camp could be filing for a bigger salary figure than first expected, and why the Tigers might have to change their ways if they don't want a hearing.
Plus: Austin explains arbitration from a player's perspective. What's it like knowing how much all your coworkers make?&nbsp;
And is January time to get real before spring training?&nbsp;

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Understanding Tarik Skubal's arbitration situation

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The Tigers escaped a 12-inning rollercoaster in Minnesota, and their season marches on. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over Wednesday night's game and some bigger-picture storylines.

— Who is a lock as part of the Tigers core going forward?
— Which players might be heading on an exit ramp?
— What role does Colt Keith play, and is there a world where the Tigers trade him? Or does his team-friendly contract ensure he sticks around?
— Parker Messick is pushing Kevin McGonigle in the Rookie of the Year race. Here's where things stand. 

Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.

The Tigers escaped a 12-inning rollercoaster in Minnesota, and their season marches on. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over Wednesday night's game and some bigger-picture storylines.
&mdash; Who is a lock as part of the Tigers core going forward? &mdash; Which players might be heading on an exit ramp? &mdash; What role does Colt Keith play, and is there a world where the Tigers trade him? Or does his team-friendly contract ensure he sticks around? &mdash; Parker Messick is pushing Kevin McGonigle in the Rookie of the Year race. Here's where things stand.&nbsp;
Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.

Analysis: Who is and isn't part of the Tigers' core going forward?

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The Tigers lost to the Twins by scores of 11-1 and 15-2, prompting a new low point in a chaotic season. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down a tough stretch from both the micro and macro perspective.

— Is there any explaining the recent uptick in mental mistakes?
— Will anyone take the fall for a disappointing season?
— More on how John Peck fits and what his promotion signals
— Explaining Jackson Jobe's development after another tough start
— Has Kody Clemens become a Tiger killer?


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The Tigers lost to the Twins by scores of 11-1 and 15-2, prompting a new low point in a chaotic season. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down a tough stretch from both the micro and macro perspective.
&mdash; Is there any explaining the recent uptick in mental mistakes? &mdash; Will anyone take the fall for a disappointing season? &mdash; More on how John Peck fits and what his promotion signals &mdash; Explaining Jackson Jobe's development after another tough start &mdash; Has Kody Clemens become a Tiger killer?
 Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.
Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*:&nbsp;<a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

Have the Tigers raised the white flag on their season? 

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The Tigers lost in Tarik Skubal's return to Detroit and dropped two of three to the Dodgers. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the latest storylines.

— Did Detroit nail the proper response to Skubal's return?
— Spencer Torkelson is struggling against righties. Is his playing time starting to alter?
— Inside Javier Baez's stellar catch and Max Clark's dynamic weekend
— Framber Valdez had some of his best stuff of the season despite a loss. 
— More on John Peck, Riley Greene and other news and nuggets


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The Tigers lost in Tarik Skubal's return to Detroit and dropped two of three to the Dodgers. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the latest storylines.
&mdash; Did Detroit nail the proper response to Skubal's return? &mdash; Spencer Torkelson is struggling against righties. Is his playing time starting to alter? &mdash; Inside Javier Baez's stellar catch and Max Clark's dynamic weekend &mdash; Framber Valdez had some of his best stuff of the season despite a loss.&nbsp; &mdash; More on John Peck, Riley Greene and other news and nuggets
 Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.
Shop now at <a href="http://fabletics.com/Foul">Fabletics.com/Foul</a> and get&nbsp;70 to 80% off everything&nbsp;when you sign up as a new VIP

Inside Tarik Skubal's return, Javy Báez magic and more

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Understanding Tarik Skubal's arbitration situation

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