Alex Avila RUMORS & NEWS

Detroit News "He wasn't in the lineup for Wednesday's victory despite a right-hander starting for the Indians. He also won't be in the lineup Thursday when the Twins start left-hander Scott Diamond at Comerica Park. With Alex Avila hitting .174, is this the beginning of a switch to Brayan Pena as the..." May 23

Detroit News "Alex Avila has a home run and a single his last two games. That might not be enough to get the wolves off his back. You see, the Tigers catcher, an All-Star in 2011, is hitting a mere .183 this season. Sure, we're only a month into the season, but considering his past — Avila hit .228 in..." May 02

Detroit Free Press "Ten days away from his newborn baby daughter was tough on Tigers catcher Alex Avila. Avila said he spent the team’s off day on Monday playing with his daughter, Avery, who looked a little different from the last time he saw her. “She definitely looked a little bigger,” Alex said before..." April 24

Detroit News "So now the catcher has caught him — and has given his stamp of approval. It's one thing for a general manager to hope that all goes well with a new closer, especially when that closer — if, indeed, he wins the job — will be a rookie. It's another thing for a manager to feel good about the..." February 14