Detroit – Erick Aybar knew the question was coming and he laughed.
“Back to normal,” he said. “Everything is back to normal.”
Yes, five years ago, Aybar laid down a bunt in the eighth inning against Justin Verlander, who had a no-hitter going at the time. Verlander made an error on the play and gave up a hit later in the inning.
Afterward he called Aybar’s bunt “Bush League.”
Verlander addressed the old history Tuesday night, precipitated by the Tigers acquiring Aybar from the Braves in a trade for Mike Aviles and a minor-league catcher.