Shocking shift a sensible one for corner infielders

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 Shocking shift a sensible one for corner infielders
For the past three weeks, it had been apparent the Tigers had a problem on the infield's left side. The problem, in two words, was Miguel Cabrera. He was missing too many ground balls. His range was becoming not just an issue, but a crisis. Cabrera is a tremendous hitter who is warming up to his role and to his future in Detroit as a slugger on the level of Albert Pujols in St. Louis or ... [link]

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