DETROIT, MI - JULY 1: Catcher Alex Avila #31 of the Detroit Tigers during game two of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on July 1, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
As we approach the 2020 version of the winter meetings, which are set to occur virtually starting December 7, the Detroit Tigers still haven’t given any indication of their plan at the catcher position. Ex-Tiger Alex Avila could be in the team’s plans to provide veteran leadership and a left-handed bat behind the plate.
Despite the obvious family connection to Detroit Tigers General Manager Al Avila, Alex Avila was a fan-favorite during his two tenures with the Detroit Tigers.