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Whether starter or reserve, Aybar can help Tigers
- Updated: August 18, 2016
DETROIT — The Tigers acquired Erick Aybar from the Braves on Tuesday in search of depth, a little jolt of energy and a veteran presence amid a postseason push. Aybar arrived in Detroit before Wednesday’s series finale against the Royals, eager to get a little jolt of his own from his new surroundings and teammates.
“Coming into a clubhouse with Victor [Martinez] and Miguel [Cabrera], it’s a blessing,” Aybar said.
Aybar, in his 11th Major League season, spent the first part of the season with an Atlanta team that has been more than 10 games under .500 since April, and he thinks coming to a team in postseason contention could give him a spark.
“Atlanta was a different mindset because of the phase that they’re in, but coming here, it’s a completely different mindset,” Aybar said. “You’re trying to win. You’re trying to help the rest of the team win ballgames, so it’s kind of a completely different thing.”
Aybar has ramped up his production at the plate since the All-Star break. His batting …
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