Dombrowski out as Tigers change stripes

Dave Dombrowski is out as president and general manager of the Detroit Tigers, ending a run of nearly 14 seasons in which he helped turn the franchise from perennial also-rans into one of the American League's powerhouses.

The four-time Central champion Tigers abruptly announced the move on Tuesday, catching people at Comerica Park and beyond by surprise.

Dombrowski was fresh off making several big trades, and his exit set off rampant speculation about where he would next work.