Al Avila talks free-agent spending, bullpen fixes on MLB Network

Al Avila made his first appearance as Tigers general manager on MLB Network’s Hot Stove morning show, which started back up Wednesday. I believe he was the first GM on the show this offseason, though Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro beat him to first executive on the show yesterday. You can view the 10-minute segment above.

Nothing Avila said was all that different from expectations, though he got into offseason spending given their payroll. He confirmed they’re unlikely to be spending as big as some recent winters, given how many needs they have and the payroll space available.

“I would say it is probably more restrictive this year, just because we have the money invested in so many guys…