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- Updated: July 24, 2016
CHICAGO — Tigers general manager Al Avila said Saturday he believes they have the team to get into the postseason. He also said he believes they have the manager to lead the way.
The answer was an explanation of why Avila doesn’t anticipate swinging a major trade at the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline, focusing instead on getting injured Jordan Zimmermann, Daniel Norris and J.D. Martinez back. But the latter part of Avila’s answer also provided some insight into Brad Ausmus’ situation.
The Tigers have not had discussions with Ausmus about his contract status, Avila said, and will not make a decision on his contract option for 2017 until season’s end. However, Avila gave a voice of support to Ausmus’ performance this season.
• Avila expects Tigers to stand pat at Deadline
“First of all, I think he’s managed our bullpen tremendously this year,” he said. “I mean, you can go back and criticize maybe one or two games and question something, but there’s always a …
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