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Tigers GM Al Avila fired after 7 years, no playoffs

Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch addresses the media on the firing of team general manager Al Avila, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Detroit. Assistant general manager Sam Menzin takes over the day-to-day leadership role. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch addresses the media on the firing of team general manager Al Avila, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Detroit. Assistant general manager Sam Menzin takes over the day-to-day leadership role. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 file photo, Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila watches batting practice during a spring training baseball workout in Lakeland, Fla. The Detroit Tigers fired general manager Al Avila on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 ending a seven-year tenure with no playoff appearances. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Tigers GM Al Avila fired after 7 years, no playoffs