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Tigers players ask fans to cast their votes to send catcher Alex Avila to the All-Star game.

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It keeps me and my fellow tiger fans ask not what Alex Avila can do for you don't ask what you can do or Alex Avila. But just about three days to go in the -- noting the Tigers catcher still -- the Yankees Russell Martin. My almost 500000. Votes of -- deserve to start the all star game. If you don't believe me. Just ask his teammates. Are you ready. When you're filling out any election ballot you're looking for a well rounded candidate. This thing about it I absolutely agree. And drive one the air deep into right field Upton is bad defense. This series done behind the plate for this team I -- outstanding. Thrown out as many runs as it has and one walk -- yeah. It's unparalleled right now. Hot candidate. Was willing to endure a few bumps and bruises for the greater good music. Go out there every day and we'll get beat up behind the play was no foul balls are. And block balls or guys trying to run him over at the players and he just keeps coming back for more. It's a man who stares down greatness. In seizes the moment. Not only that. You'd save your life if you had a chance Alex of the club not only. It's all American League catchers in batting average and RBIs. But also the ability to grow facial hair you look at his face -- like goatee as we're talking here. According to some teammates upbeat -- Ayers a resemblance to a certain animal yeah Paul Byrd -- tonight while I'm Australia. Jim but while. And much like a real wall above you look it's -- and time. He probably has most from the colonial and in the clubhouse every day comes up and it kind of gives. Shoulder rub them that's headed to his there's been a big smile on his face so it really brightens your -- this band gives back to the people. Came -- perfect -- I'd appreciate that thanks to Alex burrows lovely wife want to have the many -- -- Alex do you. Hitter defender. Yeah he's got my vote in. When others are over two dozen young -- -- -- he deserves this start and have fun at people bought them for this arena. As settlement that's. I'm Alex Avila and I approve this message.

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