# ITFR | Former MLB All Star Catcher Alex Avila and Tom Gage on their book "Your Detroit Tigers: The Great, The Good, The Top 400."

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Podcast: [Talk'n Shop](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-n-shop-637472)
Published: 2026-06-21T22:30:00+00:00
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Former MLB All-Star catcher Alex Avila and legendary baseball writer Tom Gage join In The Front Row Podcast to discuss their new book, "Your Detroit Tigers: The Great, The Good, The Top 400." In this fascinating conversation, Alex reflects on his own place in Detroit Tigers history, how he views his career and legacy, and what it means to be included among some of the greatest players ever to wear the Old English "D."

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