Lynn Henning had it first, something many Detroit Tigers fans don’t want to hear:
So all the rumors about Ausmus being fired that were floated earlier this month either were incorrect or were amended. The Tigers have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games, their best stretch in a 10-game span since April, which have been taken into consideration.
GM Al Avila made the announcement before Saturday night’s Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins game. He praised the second-year manager and said he was the “right manager for this team.”
Full statement:
Club statement from #Tigers Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Al Avila: pic.