Detroit – The question is this: Why would the Tigers exercise their option and bring back manager Brad Ausmus for a fourth year?
Start with something Justin Verlander said. It was after the Tigers swept the Twins on Sept. 22.
“I think this ball club is pretty unique,” he said. “Everything is matter-of-fact. You’ve got the end goal and we are all working toward that. I don’t think anybody is going to let the ups and downs, the ebbs and flows, get to us until the end of the season.
“Hopefully we’re celebrating and popping some bottles.