Tigers have to thank goodness – and the Avila clan – for the contributions of J.D. Martinez – Macomb Daily

J.D. Martinez has defied low expectations to become important Tigers slugger - Vintage Detroit Collection

Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, is congratulated by Alex Avila (13) after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit Monday Sept.

Detroit Tigers: Nothing to show for the J.D. Martinez trade

Detroit Tigers, Al Avila neglect biggest need at trade deadline

Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, is congratulated by Alex Avila (13) after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit Monday Sept.

What Al Avila has done since taking over Detroit Tigers 7 years ago

D-backs acquire J.D. Martinez from Tigers

What Al Avila has done since taking over Detroit Tigers 7 years ago

Detroit Tigers - CONGRATS to J.D. Martinez on being named the American League Player of the Week for the first time in his career. He batted .444 (12-for-27) with three doubles, four

Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, is congratulated by Alex Avila (13) after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit Monday Sept.

Bad return in J.D. Martinez trade brings doubts about GM Avila - Vintage Detroit Collection