Tigers' Cabrera looking good at first
Published 5/6/2008 by Jason Beck at Major League Baseball News
Miguel Cabrera has seemingly handled his move across the infield. He looked more comfortable handling throws on Monday compared with games past, manager Jim Leyland said, and Cabrera has generally put himself in position to make plays. He has yet to be charged with an error in 18 games at first.
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