Washington Nationals' pitcher Stephen Strasburg makes his way back to the mound as Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila rounds the bases following his sixth-inning grand slam on Tuesday night. (Associated Press photo)
Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) catches a liner by Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Detroit Tigers pitching coach Jeff Jones (right) talks to catcher Alex Avila (left) and pitcher Justin Verlander during the third inning of Game 1 of the World Series between the Tigers and San Francisco Giants in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. (Associated Press)
Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila watches as San Francisco Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval crosses home after hitting a home run during the first inning of Game 1 of the World Series in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. (Associated Press)