Tigers have to thank goodness – and the Avila clan – for the contributions of J.D. Martinez – Macomb Daily
Why the Tigers parted ways with Al Avila: Bad trades, Michael Fulmer situation highlight ex-GM's struggles
Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, is congratulated by Alex Avila (13) after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit Monday Sept.
What Al Avila has done since taking over Detroit Tigers 7 years ago
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What Al Avila has done since taking over Detroit Tigers 7 years ago
Tigers' losing ways 'backed Avila into a corner' to deal Martinez
Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, is congratulated by Alex Avila (13) after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit Monday Sept.
What Al Avila has done since taking over Detroit Tigers 7 years ago
What Al Avila has done since taking over Detroit Tigers 7 years ago
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez on his deal with Tigers
Tearful departure: Tigers trade J.D. Martinez to Diamondbacks
Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, is congratulated by Alex Avila (13) after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit Monday Sept.
Tigers would like to lock up J.D. Martinez long-term; Avila: 'I can tell you we would have interest in something like that' – The Oakland Press
What Al Avila has done since taking over Detroit Tigers 7 years ago
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