Watch Tarik Skubal on the mound for just a few minutes, and you can see that he's a fiery competitor. Barking and screaming at opposing batters while uncorking triple-digit heaters and nasty change-ups, it becomes clear that he competes with an anger that burns deep inside. Recently, his competition hasn't been on the field, but rather at the negotiating table with the Detroit Tigers serving as his opponent.
The arbitration standoff between the Tigers and the best lefty in the world was a historic one. It was also one where the two-time, reigning Cy Young winner emerged victorious.