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Detroit Tigers: Alex Avila Signed with Chicago White Sox

Fansided | November 25, 2015

Related Topics: Alex Avila, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander, Catcher

Alex Avila will be wearing white sox in 2016. The long-time catcher with the Detroit Tigers is moving one time zone over to catch for the Chicago White Sox. While the move away from Detroit comes as no surprise to fans, where he landed is.

May 21, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians third baseman Mike Aviles (4) scores before a tag by Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila (13) in the thirteenth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
May 21, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians third baseman Mike Aviles (4) scores before a tag by Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila (13) in the thirteenth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

During his tenure with the Tigers, he caught for three Cy Young award winning pitchers: Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and David Price.

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