Tuesday, June 8, 2010

GLENN EZELL STEPS DOWN AS DIRECTOR, PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

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DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced that Glenn Ezell has stepped down as the club’s director, player development.

Ezell issued the following statement:

“I am proud of the players we have developed over the past few years that have formed the foundation for the future success of the Detroit Tigers.”

“I am moving on now in other directions. Thank you, Glenn Ezell.”

Tigers President, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David Dombrowski issued the following statement:

“The Detroit Tigers thank Glenn Ezell for all the work he has done leading our player development staff over the past few years. He represented the organization well in every fashion and he always did so with dignity. The organization wishes him nothing but the best in his future endeavors.”

Tigers Vice President/Assistant General Manager Al Avila will handle Ezell’s responsibilities through this transitional period.