My interview with Tigers catcher, Alex Avila

When I first found out that I would have the chance to interview Tigers players, one of my top priorities was to interview Alex Avila. When I saw the All Star catcher walking from one of the practice fields and back to the clubhouse, I knew I had to go catch up with him. He was another really easy and fun interview and I enjoyed talking to him.

I warned him that these would be random questions and when I asked him my first question, he was stumped. I loved watching his face as he tried to come up with an answer! Anyway, without further ado, here are Alex Avila's answers!

If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Uh. These really are random questions. Um.... [long pause] I don't know, I like war movies. So, any movie like We Were Soldiers or anything like that. I just saw Act of Valor, that was good.

What is your go-to snack?

They're called Powerberries from Trader Joe's. They're like chocolate covered raisin type of things, almost like raisinettes. They taste pretty good.

Who is the funniest guy in the clubhouse?

I'd have to say it's probably a tie between Gerald Laird and Jose Valverde.

Who is the smartest?

I'm going to go with Doug Fister.

What is one skill you wish you had?

I don't know, maybe sing, have a good voice.

What's your favorite thing about being a Detroit Tiger?

Definitely the tradition that the club has. Not too many clubs that have a hundred year history like the Tigers do and that's pretty cool to be a part of.

My interview with Tigers outfielder, Andy Dirks

Let me start off by saying that I am so glad I had the chance to interview Dirks. This past offseason, he played winter ball in the Dominican Republic. If you haven't heard by now that he turned himself into a superstar down there, then you missed out on some pretty great highlights. Talking to him was so easy, I could have probably done this interview for the rest of the day. He was laid back, easygoing, and funny. I hope you enjoy!

If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Tombstone.

What's your go-to snack?

Beef jerky.

Who's the funniest guy in the clubhouse?

Austin Jackson.

What's one skill you wish you had?

I wish I could sing.

What was your favorite TV show growing up?

Like, little kid? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, when I was little.

Did you want to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle?

Yes. I had the costume and everything.

What's your favorite show now?

I watched The Walking Dead, zombie movie. It's pretty good.

What's your favorite thing about being a Detroit Tiger?

Favorite thing about being a Tiger? I get to play baseball
.

Up Next: Alex Avila

My interview with Tigers outfielder, Delmon Young

I caught up with Young, who joined the Tigers last season, before the Tigers' morning practice. Here are his answers to our interview!

If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Shawshank Redemption

What is your go-to snack?

I really don't have one.

Where is your favorite place to eat?

Anywhere that is not in the clubhouse.

Who is the funniest guy in the clubhouse?
Austin Jackson

What is your favorite thing about being a Detroit Tiger?

I get to put the 'D' on my chest.

Up Next: Andy Dirks

My interview with Tigers manager, Jim Leyland

After he was interviewed by ESPN and XM Radio, I managed to catch Leyland before he went into the clubhouse to prepare for the morning practice. Leyland has been managing the Tigers since 2006.

If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Sleepless in Seattle.

What is your go-to snack?

Potato chips

Who is the funniest guy in the clubhouse?

Jose Valverde

Who is the smartest?

Max Scherzer

What is one skill that you wish you had?

Golf

What is your favorite thing about managing the Detroit Tigers?

Competition

Up Next: Delmon Young

My interview with Tigers pitching coach, Jeff Jones

I caught up with Jeff Jones before the Tigers and Braves game on March 8 to ask him a few random, off the wall questions. Jones is from Detroit and played for the Oakland Athletics from 1980 until 1984. He has been with the Tigers on and off since 1995 and was named the pitching coach after working in the bullpen during the 2011 season.

If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?
That's a good question. I always loved the movie Pretty Woman. I've probably seen it 5 or 6 times and I can probably watch it 5 or 6 more.

What's your go-to snack?

Popsicles. Tropical Pops by Popsicle brand.

Where is your favorite place to eat?

Probably Carraba's. I enjoy their food, I don't think I've

ever had a bad meal there.

What is one skill that you wish you had?

Jump. I wish I could jump. I've never been able to jump, I have white man's disease.

Who is the funniest player in the clubhouse?

Probably Jose Valverde. He's always happy, always smiling, always having fun.

Who is the smartest?

We've got quite a few of them but I'm going to say

Max Scherzer probably ranks right up there.

What's your favorite thing about coaching for the Tigers?

It's kind of a dream come true for me, being from Detroit. Just watching the guys get better, progress, and winning.

Up Next: Jim Leyland