Detroit – At some point, controlling owner Christopher Ilitch said Friday, the Tigers will be among the teams bidding on high-priced, high-end veteran players in the offseason.
But it’s not likely to be next season.
“Al (Avila, general manager) and I have talked a lot about that,” Ilitch said, speaking in the Tigers dugout after participating in the annual team photo shoot. “It’s certainly part of the plan. When Al feels the time is right, he’s going to have the resources to go out and address specific needs.
“It is undoubtedly part of our plan.