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Alex
Avila
Catcher
Birthdate
29/1/1987
BAT/THR
Left/Right
Birthplace
Hialeah, FL
College
Alabama
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MLB
Nats catcher Avila, 34, will retire at end of season
4Y
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Nationals
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Nats put 10 on IL before opener, win on walk-off
5Y
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Nationals
MLB
Nats add backup catcher Avila on 1-year deal
5Y
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Twins
MLB
Twins finalize deals for Pineda, Avila
6Y
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Alex Avila
Sources: Twins, catcher Avila reach $4.25M deal
6Y
Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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