Cabrera to first, Guillen to third

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Defensive shakeup!!
Published 4/23/2008 by Kurt at Mack Avenue Tigers
... Lee: It certainly was a major announcement and a big surprise but also a move I think can work out well. …. Cabrera to first is a move for which I’ve been campaigning for a while so obviously I’m happy about that. … The Guillen switch to third does make sense though for two reasons. ( ...

That Didn't Take Long: Cabrera Moves to First
Published 4/23/2008 by Matt Watson at FanHouse
... The decision is a bit of a shock, but it makes perfect sense: Cabrera's fielding (specifically his range) has always been suspect, especially as his waistband has grown tighter the last few years. It's possible the Tigers always contemplated a change but wanted to give Cabrera an honest chance to prove himself. After five committing five errors at the position, he failed to do so. Guillen should be better, even if he sometimes struggles with his throws to first. ...