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Alex Avila

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Overheard At The Tigers-A’s Workout For The ALDS

Friday afternoon both the Tigers and A’s hit the field in preparation of the American League Divisional series that gets started on Saturday at Comerica Park in Detroit.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/10/05

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 14:  Catcher Alex Avila #13 of the Detroit Tigers congratulates teammate Jose Valverde #46 after defeating the Cleveland Indians on September 14, 2012 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.  The Tigers defeated the Indians 4-0.  (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Tigers Catcher Avila Out Of Lineup Against ChiSox

Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila is out of the starting lineup Monday against the White Sox after he collided with teammate Prince Fielder while chasing a foul ball a day earlier.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/17

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 03: Alex Avilia #13 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after striking out in the seventh inning of the game at Comerica Park on September 3, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Indians defeated the Tigers 3-2. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Tigers’ Avila Leaves After Collision

Detroit catcher Alex Avila left the Tigers’ game after a collision with teammate Prince Fielder.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/17

Infielder Miguel Cabrera.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Tigers Endorse Cabrera In MVP Race

Tigers manager Jim Leyland isn’t ready to proclaim Miguel Cabrera the Most Valuable Player in the American League, but it’s clear he likes his guy.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/07

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 23: Justin Velander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during a MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park on August 23, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Avila’s Hit Gives Tigers 3-2 Win Over Jays In 11

Alex Avila’s RBI single with two outs in the 11th gave the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, one inning after center fielder Austin Jackson kept the game tied with a spectacular catch.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/08/23

BOSTON, MA - MAY 29: Adrian Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Red Sox scores as Alex Avila #13 of the Detroit Tigers waits for the throw in the fifth inning at Fenway Park May 29, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Avila Out Of Tigers Lineup With Sore Left Knee

Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila could be back in the lineup as early as Tuesday after an MRI showed no structural damage to his left knee.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/06/26

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 25: Andy Dirks #12 of the Detroit Tigers congratulates Alex Avila #13 of the Detroit Tigers on scoring against the Minnesota Twins during the fourth inning on May 25, 2012 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Tigers To Activate Alex Avila On Thursday

CBSSports.com’s Danny Knobler tweets that the Tigers say they’ll activate catcher Alex Avilafrom the DL on Thursday.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/06/21

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 14: Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with teammate Gerald Laird  after defeating the Chicago Cubs in their MLB game at Wrigley Field on June 14, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by John Gress/Getty Images)

Laird Hurt In Tigers’ 3-1 Loss To Cardinals

The Detroit Tigers are ready to welcome Alex Avila back from the disabled list.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/06/21

Alex Avila #13 of the Detroit Tigers is tagged out at home plate by Russell Martin #55 of the New York Yankees in the fourth inning of Game One of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 1, 2011 in New York City.  (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Avila Provides Ice Cream Relief In The Heat

Tigers catcher Alex Avila was out and about in Detroit on Wednesday morning providing ice cream for free to patrons walking around the city.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/06/20

Adrian Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Red Sox scores as Alex Avila #13 of the Detroit Tigers waits for the throw in the fifth inning at Fenway Park May 29, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Alex Avila To Scoop Hudsonville Ice Cream At Summer Extravaganza

Baseball fans and ice cream lovers are all invited to a free downtown ice cream social that will bring two Michigan favorites together.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/06/19

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