Detroit – General manager Al Avila will assemble his front office and coaching staff Monday to begin hammering out the Tigers' offseason strategy – from potential free agent and trade targets to possible trade chips within the organization.
Avila stated clearly what his top priority will be during his postseason media luncheon Oct. 8: Pitching. He hopes to acquire two starting pitchers – one top-three talent and another bottom-of-the-rotation player – and "at least a couple" of bullpen arms, including, presumably, a closer.
The Tigers presently have an estimated $132 million in committed salary for 2016. The luxury tax threshold is $189 million.