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AJ Hinch returns to Houston to face Astros as Detroit Tigers manager
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MLB Rumors: Houston Astros could bring back controversial manager
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Miguel Cabrera once praised A.J. Hinch for his contribution to
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Astros' Framber Valdez holds Tigers hitless through 7 innings
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Detroit Tigers name AJ Hinch as new manager
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AJ Hinch close to agreement to be Detroit Tigers' new manager
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