CHICAGO -- Tigers general manager Al Avila made a major acquisition this weekend in the Windy City. He bought a new shirt, he joked, to talk with the media Saturday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.
He wore the shirt Saturday as he discussed the Tigers' situation heading into the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline. He reiterated what he said when the Tigers were here last month: He does not expect to make a big move, buying or selling. He expects the Tigers to stand pat.
"Right now, I would say it's the most realistic option sitting here today," Avila said, "which is probably what's best for the team this year and moving forward in the future.