The Detroit Tigers reaffirmed their commitment to losing a bunch of baseball games this week at the MLB General Manager Meetings in Orlando, Fla. Tigers GM Al Avila told reporters that the team would not be in the market for big-time free agents like Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, and all but confirmed that the team would not look to sign anyone of note until Jordan Zimmermann’s contract expires following the 2020 season.
This isn’t a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention, but is disappointing nonetheless. The Tigers have a decent crop of prospects currently making their way through the system, but are reticent to add any free agents to that group for another year or two.