Tag Archives: Alex Avila

Spring is just around the corner

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Although it has been a mild winter, still it has been an exceptionally long one without baseball. Keeping track of the off-season moves of our favorite teams adds flavor to the gray-colored skies. But it holds us over for just … Continue reading →

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And the 2011 DIBS award goes to…

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

I was asked to cast a vote as a member of the Detroit Independent Baseball Scribes (DIBS), which I was happy to do and very honored, I might add. The DIBS was formed in 2005 to acknowledge independent baseball writers, … Continue reading →

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Gerald Laird is reportedly back with the Tigers

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

It appears that catcher Gerald Laird might be returning to the Detroit Tigers for the 2012 baseball season. An official announcement won’t be made until after Laird passes a physical. Laird, who just turned 32 on November 13, was with … Continue reading →

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Several Tigers are nomimated for the 2011 GIBBY award

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Baseball’s fourth season of the year begins this weekend, and it is always every bit as exciting as the season that it follows. For those readers who are saying, “Huh? What’s he talking about?” I will tell you. There is … Continue reading →

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Tigers reach 12 for the first time since 1934

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Tigers 6, White Sox 5 FINAL 10 INN WP: Phil Coke (3-9, 4.43 ERA) LP: Sergio Santos (4-5, 3.34 ERA) SV: Jose Valverde (44, 2.48 … Continue reading →

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