Lean on me: Ausmus to rely heavily on Avila

Not only does Tigers catcher Alex Avila have a new manager after spending his career under Jim Leyland, he has a former longtime Major League catcher at the helm. Brad Ausmus has made no secret he’s going to put some responsibility on Avila, not only to call the game, but also to provide an honest opinion on the way a pitcher is faring.

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