Like many first-time GMs in recent years, Al Avila’s first offseason will be known for the big signings, committing nearly a quarter billion dollars in contracts for Justin Upton and Jordan Zimmermann. Still, the Tigers have had big-spending offseasons over the years, and Avila played a role in many of them under Dave Dombrowski. If there’s a change to be noted, it’s balance, both on the roster and in the front office.