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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers
Today, another opportunity for readers to discuss the hottest topics in a forum where thoughtful dialog and a variety of opinions are welcomed.
Let?s create some running conversational threads. And for those of you back in actual offices, here?s a question to take with you ? or use via Zoom ? as you talk to your co-workers.
Here is today?s topic??..
Miguel Cabrera is slashing .196/.275/.237/.512 (through Monday?s games).
He has yet to hit a HR but has 4 doubles and driven in 7 runs in 97 at-bats.
Most of his inability to hit can be blamed on injuries including a chronic knee condition that no longer allows him to hit for power nor to run well. He is also 40 years old.
We know that the order to play him comes from ownership for multiple reasons. We also know that Miggy will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 5 years.
He would go in as a Tiger.
Currently, Cabrera is climbing the 3,000+ hits chart and currently ranks #23. He has 3,107 hits, 100 more than Al Kaline.
With 4 more hits, he will pass Dave Winfield. With just 5 more hits, he will pass Alex Rodriquez.
If he gets 34 and 35 more hits (based upon his current 3,107), he will pass Tony Gwynn and Robin Yount. With only 10-12 more hits, he will also climb past Paul Waner and George Brett. Even Adrian Beltre is potentially within reach that would allow Miggy to finish his career as the 16th player in MLB history with the most hits.
It is not expected that he could overtake Cal Ripken, Jr. who ended up with 3,184 hits.
What should be the priority for the remainder of this year? Should Miggy play as little as possible or should he be allowed to pursue his climb up the 3,000 hit list? How important is getting as many hits as possible to move higher on the list and potentially pass as many as 7 other greats of the game?
How should the Tigers handle Miguel Cabrera for the rest of the year?
1. Give him as few at-bats as possible.
2. Allow him to pursue and pass other members of the 3,000 hit club.
VOTE