LAS VEGAS — It’s an unusual baseball offseason since a lockout’s coming Dec. 1. But it’s also unusual because one player looks dominant in the marketplace.
How dominant?
Superstar starter Tarik Skubal, who set an arbitration record with his $32 million award last offseason, appears very likely to set pitching records for average annual salary and total value. He’s also likely to receive about three times more than anyone else in this free agent market.
The biggest questions, of course, are: Who can afford him? Who’s willing to spend big on a starter? And ultimately, who will get him?