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Laird loose as ever at Spring Training

Found February 20, 2012 on mlb.com:
PLAYERS: Gerald Laird,  Alex Avila
TEAMS: Detroit Tigers

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The last time Gerald Laird was in Tigers camp, he was a starting catcher helping to mentor a youngster named Alex Avila.
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