Tigers have to thank goodness – and the Avila clan – for the contributions of J.D. Martinez – Macomb Daily
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, 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' 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
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.