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Dombrowski out as general manager of Tigers

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Dave Dombrowski has been released from his contract as Detroit Tigers general manager and Al Avila, who served as the team's assistant GM, will replace Dombrowski.

"I feel this is the right time for the Tigers to move forward under new leadership," owner Mike Ilitch said in a statement Tuesday.

Dombrowski spearheaded an impressive turnaround in Detroit, but failed to deliver a World Series for the Tigers.