In July, as the Tigers frustratingly lost game after game to sub .500 clubs while desperately trying to remain in contention, it became apparent the organization was due for change.It happened sooner than anticipated. Who wasn't floored at the timing of long-time general manager Dave Dombrowski being unceremoniously fired? Or when his assistant, Al Avila, was given a long-term contract and essentially the mandate to pick up the pieces?