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Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila won't say 'rebuild,' but it sounds like it

Quick hits from Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila's season-ending news conference today:

• Avila's 48 minutes, paraphrased: Tigers will try to get younger and leaner in payroll and it's his hope they will compete in 2017.

• The Tigers will not be players in the off-season free agent market.

• "It's not going to be easy," Avila said, talking about not a rebuild. "But it has to be done."

• They will likely look to the free agent market for a backup catcher. Former Tiger Alex Avila will be considered.

• The Tigers have yet to decide on exercising the contract options of centerfielder Cameron Maybin and closer Francisco Rodriguez, Avila said.