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Alex Avila

Detroit Tigers #13 - Catcher

Born: 1987/01/29 Age: 25

Height: 5-11 Weight: 210

Place of birth: Hialeah, FL

Bats/Throws: L / R

Seasons: 3

Drafted by: the Detroit Tigers in 2008 (5th round)

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG
2008	0	58	213	21	65	14	0	1	22	27	41	0	1	.305	.383	.385
2009	0	93	329	52	87	23	1	12	55	52	77	2	1	.264	.365	.450
2010	0	104	294	28	67	12	0	7	31	36	71	2	2	.228	.316	.340
2011	0	141	464	63	137	33	4	19	82	73	131	3	1	.295	.389	.506
career	Total	274	819	100	221	49	4	31	127	119	220	5	3	.270	.362	.453

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Miguel Cabrera Has Reportedly Lost 20-25 Pounds

The Prince Fielder signing means that Miguel Cabrera will be moving to third base this season. According to Tigers catcher Alex Avila, Cabrera has slimmed down considerably in preparation of playing his old position.

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6 Four Top Prospects Could Be On the Move Sooner Than We Think

by Craig M Williams from MLB Daily Dish on Feb 4, 2012 3:00 PM EST

Four Top Prospects Could Be On the Move Sooner Than We Think

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Keith Law Weighs In On the Prince Fielder Deal

by Craig M Williams from MLB Daily Dish on Jan 28, 2012 1:00 PM EST

More Prince Fielder opinion. Here are some thoughts on Keith Law's thoughts.

The race for votes at 1B for the AL All-Star team just got more interesting.

241 What Prince Fielder signing with the Tigers means for the White Sox

by U-God from South Side Sox on Jan 24, 2012 5:32 PM EST

Life in the AL Central just got a lot harder today.

ESPN's Buster Olney Thinks Tigers' Alex Avila Would Be An Excellent Farmer

by Ian Casselberry from SB Nation Detroit on Jan 16, 2012 3:47 PM EST

On a recent ESPN.com "Baseball Today" podcast, Buster Olney compared Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila's mentality to that of a farmer who has to milk cows twice a day.

Don't call it a comeback. Because it isn't, and that would be incorrect.
For one thing, Chris Sabo is not, and was not, a pitcher. For another, that's not even a legal baseball uniform. But can't you just imagine? (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

8 Who Goes First?

by Paddy McMahon from Roto Hardball on Jan 16, 2012 1:00 PM EST

A brief analysis of the potential first overall picks in 2012.

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19 Fantasy Baseball 2012: AL-Only & NL-Only Catcher Rankings

by Robert L. Bishop from Fake Teams on Jan 11, 2012 12:01 PM EST

46 Diamondbacks Report Card: Miguel Montero

by soco from AZ Snake Pit on Dec 30, 2011 1:00 PM EST

Part of our ongoing series to rate each of the key players in the 2011 Diamondbacks campaign, we look at Miguel Montero. He established himself as one of the best catchers in baseball this year, both offensively and defensively, and we show you why.

Carlos Santana should be the #1 fantasy catcher in 2012.

1 ADP: Catchers

by Peter Christensen from Roto Hardball on Dec 29, 2011 1:01 PM EST

49 The Detroit Tigers’ Christmas Shopping List

by Tigerdog1 from Bless You Boys on Dec 19, 2011 3:00 AM EST

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Scouting Report

Assets	Has a keen eye at the plate and plenty of offensive potential for a catcher--including home-run power. His left-handed bat is a bonus for behind the plate.
Flaws	Needs to prove he can hit left-handed pitching with consistency, as well as handle a big-league staff, in order to maximize his starting potential.
Career Potential	Solid catcher with all-round upside. AwardsNamed to the All-Star GameAL - Silver Slugger

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 24, 2011	Missed 1 game (shin injury).
June 22, 2011	Shin injury, day-to-day.
February 16, 2010	Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
August 5, 2009	Contract purchased from Erie (AA).

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Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 5th round in 2008.

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