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The Tigers have just announced the hiring of Ron Gardenhire as the 38th manager in the team's long history.

Tigers General Manager Al Avila: "We interviewed many qualified candidates over the last couple of weeks. Gardy's track record of success really stood out from the rest. After managing against us for 14 seasons, it's going to be nice to have him on our side of the dugout."

Tigers Owner Chris Illitch: "This franchise has undergone a significant transition over the last few months. Bringing Gardy on board is a tremendous step in the right direction.