The Tigers began their nine-game homestand just over a week ago with speculation swirling around Brad Ausmus’ managerial future. As they wrapped up the homestand Wednesday, general manager Al Avila spoke up in support of Ausmus.
Speaking with Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin on MLB Network Radio before Wednesday’s loss to the Phillies, Avila said Ausmus is part of the solution, not the problem:
“The culture in baseball, at least from a media — maybe even the fan base — is: what have you done for me lately? And you could even look at Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander where people not too long ago, just weeks ago, were saying these two guys are washed up, they’re done, let’s turn the page on these days.