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FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch, left, and Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora shake hands before Game 1 of a baseball American League Championship Series in Boston. Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila said Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, that Detroit is not ruling out the possibility of hiring A.J. Hinch or Alex Cora for its managerial vacancy. Hinch and Cora were suspended this season for their roles in the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Avila says Tigers aren’t ruling out Hinch, Cora for manager

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Tigers extend general manager Al Avila’s contract

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Tigers GM says he can see the light at end of tunnel

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers left fielder JaCoby Jones can not catch a fly ball hit from Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain during the seventh inning of an baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

Tigers still waiting on top prospects after 98 more losses

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILe - In this Feb. 27, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, in Goodyear, Ariz. With Cy Young winner Corey Kluber at the top of perhaps baseball’s deepest starting rotation, and in Francisco Lindor, one of the game’s transcendent talents, the Indians are certain to be in the mix to finally win it all in 2018. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

American League Central capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2017, file photo, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas. Tigers general manager Al Avila says right-hander Michael Fulmer and designated hitter Victor Martinez are expected to be at full strength at spring training. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Tigers GM Avila says Fulmer, Martinez having no setbacks

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers baseball team's new manager Ron Gardenhire wears a Tigers hat and jersey as he is flanked by Chris Ilitch, left, president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., and Tigers general manager and executive vice president of baseball operations Al Avila, during an introductory press conference at Comerica Park in Detroit, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News via AP)

Tigers could be under the radar for a while during rebuild

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus pulls relief pitcher Warwick Saupold during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Ausmus out as manager of Detroit Tigers after season

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 21, 2017, file photo, Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila and relief pitcher Justin Wilson celebrate the team's 6-3 win over the Minnesota Twins, in a baseball game in Minneapolis. The rolling Chicago Cubs got a big lift Monday, July 31, 2017, when they acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their chance for another long playoff run. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Cubs acquire LHP Wilson, C Avila in trade with Tigers

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos watches his two-run triple during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Tigers trade away JD Martinez, still pound Royals 9-3

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' J.D. Martinez looks skyward after rounding the bases after a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, July 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Diamondbacks acquire All-Star OF JD Martinez from Tigers

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws during a spring training baseball workout Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tigers, Manfred think team in good hands with Chris Ilitch

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2015, file photo, Detroit Tigers Executive Vice President and General Manager Al Avila addresses the media before a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals, in Detroit. The Detroit Tigers are in line to pay baseball’s luxury tax for a second consecutive season. Avila says that's as far as they’ll go. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Avila says Tigers won’t be above luxury tax mark for 2018

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2016, file photo, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a baseball game, in Cleveland. A couple months ago, it looked like the Tigers could be major sellers after missing the postseason the past two years. General manager Al Avila said Detroit would have an open mind about anyone on the roster and with expensive players like Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, Ian Kinsler and J.D. Martinez still capable of helping any team, the Tigers were an obvious candidate to trade stars for prospects and reduce their payroll. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Tigers’ core still intact as spring training approaches

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - This May 9, 2016 file photo shows Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion, left, celebrating with Jose Bautista (19) after hitting a two run home run off San Francisco Giants' Jake Peavy in the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Bautista and Encarnacion were among 10 players to receive $17.2 million qualifying offers from their teams Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 as general managers gathered for their annual meeting. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, file)

Verlander, Cabrera, Sale could be available on trade market

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press