The inevitable contract extension between the Detroit Tigers and Miguel Cabrera was signed yesterday. Miguelito will be making 19M a year for the Tigers.
Relatively fair price for a guy who is about to explode this season. If you thought Miguel was good down here in Florida, imagine him in shape surrounded by talented hitters. I would bet my life savings that barring injury or pastelito-overdose, Miguel will finish in the Top 5 in the MVP voting this season.
The contract extension is another reminder that our ownership is full of it. Or that we as fans are full of it. Either way, something stinks down here in Miami when you let a Hall of Fame bound player go for some prospects just because you can't afford to pay him.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Cabrera Gets Paid
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"barring injury or pastelito-overdose"
Considering his recent shape-troubles by the young age of 24, I don't think he has a lot of long-term potential. At least not at 3rd. Maybe he'll get those under control and prove me wrong.
Nonetheless, if the weight issues are controllable, that means he's been dogging it in miami -- not caring much b/c he's on the marlins. Would you really want to give him a big payday for that?
You do have a good point though about letting players go when you can't pay them enough -- take Beckett for example. I wouldn't use Cabrera as a shining example just yet.
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