Miguel Cabrera Wins The AL Triple Crown

[kalinecountry]

Congratulations to Miguel Cabrera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's official! Congratulations to Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera on becoming the first TripleCrown winner since 1967! #Legend

.330 Batting Average, 44 Homeruns, 139 RBI.
Miggy finishes with 109 Runs, 205 Hits, 40 Doubles, 377 Total Bases, 139 Runs Created, 84 Extra Base Hits, 6.1 Situational Wins Added (WPA/LI).

Much More to follow.

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/mlb/news/cabrera_triple_crown/index.jsp?partnerId=ed-6273375-414477180
Miguel Cabrera is The 2012 Amercian League Triple Crown Winner.
from the Tigers official site

http://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/2012-batting-leaders.shtml
2012 American League Batting Leaders.
from Baseball Reference

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25321269
Webvideo Miggy exits to standing ovation.
Miguel Cabrera exits the game in the bottom of the fourth to a rousing ovation, tipping his cap to the crowd during a curtain call.
from the Tigers official site

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/10/detroit_tigers_miguel_cabrera_33.html
A crowning achievement! Miguel Cabrera wins baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years.
from Mlive

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/...02&content_id=39371632&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Miggy secures first Triple Crown since 1967.
from mlb.com


http://www.blessyouboys.com/2012/10/3/3452280/miguel-cabrera-wins-the-triple-crown
Miguel Cabrera wins the Triple Crown.
from blessyouboystigersblog

Cabrera finishes w/205 hits, 40 2B, 44 HR and 139 RBI -- levels only reached twice in MLB history (Lou Gehrig in 1927 and 1934). #Miggy4MVP

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8458298/detroit-tigers-miguel-cabrera-wins-first-triple-crown-1967
Miguel Cabrera wins Triple Crown.
from espn

http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/...anding_tigers.html?blockID=799711&feedID=3593
Miggy does it!!!
from DetroitFox

A native of Venezuela, Miguel Cabrera, is the first Latino-born winner of the TripleCrown.

Statement from 1967 TripleCrown winner Carl Yastrzemski: “I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Miguel Cabrera on winning the Triple Crown. I am glad that he accomplished this while leading his team to the American League Central title.
I was fortunate enough to win this award in 1967 as part of the Red Sox Impossible Dream Team.
I am sure Frank Robinson joins me in commending Miguel in reaching this significant milestone in his career".

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...guel-Cabrera-officially-tops-HRs-RBIs-average
Triple coronation! Tigers' Miguel Cabrera officially tops in HRs, RBIs and average.
Great Story from the detnews

http://www.detroittigersscorecard.com/crown-him-miguel-cabrera-first-triple-crown-winner-since-1967/
Crown Him: Miguel Cabrera First Triple Crown Winner Since 1967.
from DetroitTigersScorecard

http://www.thedetroitsportssite.com/2012/10/03/miguel-cabrera-clinches-2012-al-triple-crown/24799
Miguel Cabrera Clinches 2012 AL Triple Crown.
from the detroitsportssite

Statement from Bud Selig: It is an honor to congratulate Miguel Cabrera on earning the Triple Crown, a remarkable achievement that places...
him amongst an elite few in all of baseball history. Miguel has long been one of the most accomplished hitters in the game. and this recognition is one that he will be able to cherish for the rest of his career in baseball and beyond.
As the Tigers prepare for the Postseason, we have a global stage to witness Miguel’s talent. which will go down as one of the hallmarks of Major League Baseball’s extraordinary 2012 regular season.

Frank Robinson statement: I congratulate Miguel Cabrera on winning the Triple Crown. Miguel has been outstanding all year long … by coming to play every day, showing his discipline at the plate and making the most of his great talent. For me, earning the batting title over Tony Oliva, who we played against in the last series of the year, was the hardest part. and for Miguel, I am sure it was even more challenging, given all the specialized relievers in the game today. Most importantly, Miguel and the Tigers now have the opportunity to participate in the most exciting month of the baseball season. This is an incredible accomplishment for a gifted young man, and Miguel should be proud of his all-around excellence and consistency.

From Barry Sanders I would like to congratulate Miguel Cabrera on a truly amazing feat! This is a great day for you, the city and team of Detroit, and baseball fans.

http://www.freep.com/article/201210...ips-cap-to-Kansas-City-crowd?odyssey=nav|head
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera clinches Triple Crown, tips cap to Kansas City crowd.
from the freep

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/arti...506ccf48a4d57093139049.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Miguel Cabrera wins 1st Triple Crown in 45 years.
from the Oakland Press

From Mike Trout, Huge Congrats to Miguel Cabrera for winning the TripleCrown!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tigers...RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANtbGIEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3
Tigers' Cabrera wins 1st Triple Crown in 45 years.
from yahoosports

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/e...abrera-wins-the-first-triple-crown-since-1967
Miguel Cabrera wins the first Triple Crown since 1967.
from cbssports

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/e...as-career-path-headed-straight-to-cooperstown
Miguel Cabrera's career path headed straight to Cooperstown.
from cbssports

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/e...miguel-cabreras-place-in-triple-crown-history
Miguel Cabrera's place in triple-crown history.
from cbssports

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/miguel-cabrera-wins-triple-crown-detroit-tigers-100312
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera wins Triple Crown.
from foxsports

http://msn.foxsports.com/video/MLB?vid=ffa56534-e1fc-4a8b-8afc-f3522eada6d2
Webvideo Cabrera's historic season
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal offers his thoughts on Miguel Cabrera winning the Triple Crown.
from foxsports

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/29576/miguel-cabrera-dons-well-won-triple-crown
Miguel Cabrera dons well-won Triple Crown.
from espn

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121003&content_id=39461892&vkey=pr_mlb&c_id=mlb
Statements from Frank Robinson, Carl Yastrzemski and Commissioner Selig on Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown.
Tigers All-Star captures baseball’s first Triple Crown since 1967.
Press Release from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/...03&content_id=39464656&vkey=news_det&c_id=det
Miggy's peers stand in awe of Triple Crown feat.
Fellow AL MVP candidate Trout calls Cabrera 'best hitter in the game'.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/...03&content_id=39420780&vkey=news_det&c_id=det
Cabrera cements place in history with Triple Crown.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/...03&content_id=39432536&vkey=news_det&c_id=det
Miguel Cabrera's accomplishment almost as rare as it gets.
from the Tigers official site

http://mlb.mlb.com/twitter/index.jsp?partnerId=aw-7134332937788686012-996#s=players-miggy
Celebraties and Players Congratulate Miggy for Winning The Triple Crown.
from the MLB 140 Club

In five seasons of American League ball with the Detroit Tigers, Miguel Cabrera now owns back-to-back Batting Titles, 2 Home Run Crowns and 2 RBI Titles.

http://www.detroittigertales.com/2012/10/thoughts-on-miguel-cabreras-triple-crown.html
Thoughts on Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown.
from DetroitTigerTales

http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/...anding_tigers.html?blockID=799711&feedID=3593
Webvideo Crown me.
Austin Jackson, Miguel Cabrera and Jim Leyland sound off on Miguel's incredible accomplishment.
from DetroitFox

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?c..._id=det&partnerId=aw-6531059494214005983-4460
Miguel Cabrera on Triple Crown season.
Miguel Cabrera talks about his rousing ovation from the Kansas City fans and his thoughts on a Triple Crown season.
from the Tigers official site

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/10/detroit_tigers_miguel_cabrera_34.html
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera adds 'Triple Crown winner' to his ever-growing Hall of Fame resume.
from Mlive

http://www.freep.com/article/201210...ement-Tigers?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Detroit Tigers
Notes, quotes from Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown achievement with Tigers.
from the freep

http://www.freep.com/article/201210...ns-his-crown?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Detroit Tigers
Tigers' humble king Miguel Cabrera earns his crown.
from the freep

http://www.freep.com/article/201210...troit-tigers?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Detroit Tigers
VIPs congratulate Tigers' Miguel Cabrera on Triple Crown.
from the freep

http://www.freep.com/article/201210...an-easy-call?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Detroit Tigers
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera for American League MVP is an easy call.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...9/sports0104/Triple-Crown-perfect-fit-Cabrera Link Fixed.
Triple Crown a perfect fit for Miguel Cabrera. Great Read with quotes from JV, Prince, Kaline.
from the detnews

http://www.freep.com/article/201210...troit-tigers?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Detroit Tigers
National writers marvel at Tigers' Miguel Cabrera.
from the freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...teractive-Miguel-Cabrera-s-Triple-Crown-chase
Interactive : Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown Chase.
from the detnews

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?c_id=det&content_id=25332481&topic_id=8877502
Webvideo Leyland, Selig salute Miguel Cabrera.
Jim Leyland and Commissioner Bud Selig salute Miguel Cabrera after the slugger wins the first Triple Crown in baseball in the last 45 years.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25331519&c_id=mlb
Cabrera logra la Triple Corona10/04/1201:4410/3/12: El antesalista venezolano Miguel Cabrera habla acerca de su gran logro, la Triple Corona.

Bat 2012 AL Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers used to hit his 39th and 40th HR on Sept. 18. http://ow.ly/i/ZFw9
http://ow.ly/i/ZFw9
from Baseball Hall of Fame

http://walkoffwoodward.com/?p=5836
Miguel Cabrera Wins First Triple Crown in 45 Years.
from WalkoffWoodwardTigers

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...0104/What-they-re-saying-about-Miguel-Cabrera
What they're saying about Miguel Cabrera.
from the detnews

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=18546
Miguel Cabrera's Retroactive Triple Crowns.
from Baseball Prospectus

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/38876/miguel-cabreras-triple-crown-coronation
Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown Coronation.
from Grantland

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...rera-triple-crown.ap/index.html#ixzz28LtrtDZv
How Miguel Cabrera surprised us en route to Triple Crown history.
from sportsillustrated

http://www.thedetroitsportssite.com...s-miguel-cabrera-into-league-of-his-own/24802
Capturing the Triple Crown Thrusts Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera into League of His Own.
from the detroitsportssite

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article...n-endorsements
Cabrera wins Triple Crown; now will he win endorsements?
from CrainsDetroit

http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/dol...miguel-cabrera
Burger King sends three crowns to Miguel Cabrera.
from espn

T-shirts commemorating Tigers Cabrera's Triple Crown on sale at the D Shop at Comerica Park. pic.twitter.com/83C6wO15
https://twitter.com/FSDwakiji/status/254309539451650048/photo/1
from DanaWakiji

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/...tegori=SPORTS02&Lopenr=210030804&Ref=PH#shine
The Best of Miguel Cabrera 2012 in Pictures.
from the freep

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ss..._james_wa.html
Miguel Cabrera: LeBron James was favorite congratulatory message after Triple Crown.
from Mlive

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25337203&topic_id=8877502&c_id=det
Webvideo Miggy on congratulatory messages.
Miguel Cabrera discusses the congratulatory messages he received after winning the first Triple Crown since 1967.
from the Tigers official site

http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/201...-miguel-cabrera-embracing-triple-crown-frenzy
Miguel Cabrera Humble.
Miguel Cabrera autograph in demand.
from espn

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/...05&content_id=39513616&vkey=news_det&c_id=det
Fellow Triple Crown winner Frank Robinson lauds Cabrera.
from the Tigers official site

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/...05&content_id=39513602&vkey=news_det&c_id=det
Dombrowski, Leyland team up in playoffs.
Tigers GM chats with MLB.com about team, postseason.
from the Tigers official site

http://www.cbssports.com/columns/st...l-achievement-for-new-media-era-to-appreciate
Cabrera dusts off old-school achievement for new-media era to appreciate.
from cbssports

http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2012/10/gm_salutes_al_triple_crown_win.html
GM salutes AL Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers.
from Mlive

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/e...guel-cabreras-season-stats-miggy-by-the-month
Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown season stats: Miggy by the month.
from cbssports

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...l-cabrera-tigers-triple-crown-winner/1611563/
Cabrera's coronation: Detroit Tiger claims Triple Crown.
from usatoday

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2012/10/02/miguel-cabrera-deserves-al-mvp-award/1609615/
Miguel Cabrera easy MVP choice.
from usatoday

http://mlb.mlb.com/cutfour/index.jsp#contentId=39600712
Webvideo 'Mr. Baseball' Tom Selleck himself salutes Miguel Cabrera for his Triple Crown.
from mlb.com

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fan_forum/haa/y2012/index.jsp
Vote for Miguel Cabrera for The 2012 Hank Aaron Award.
from mlb.com

New to the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum: Spikes worn by the Tigers Miguel Cabrera on Oct. 3 when he wrapped up the AL TripleCrown. http://ow.ly/i/10Yuf

http://www.danburymint.com/sports/prod/F6A/Miguel-Cabrera---Triple-Crown_7340-1861.aspx?c=3
Miguel Cabrera --- Triple Crown.
from the DanburyMint

http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/...anding_tigers.html?blockID=806411&feedID=3706
Reggie Jackson says Miguel Cabrera is clearly the AL MVP.
from DetroitFox

http://seamheads.com/2012/10/18/19-to-21-miggys-triple-crown/
19 to 21…Miggy’s Triple Crown.
from Seamheads

http://insidesportsillustrated.com/...ured-on-regional-cover-of-sports-illustrated/
Triple Crown Winner Miguel Cabrera Featured on Regional Cover of Sports Illustrated.
from SportsIllustrated

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2012/10...g-news-2012-player-of-the-year-mvp-mike-trout
Miguel Cabrera voted Sporting News 2012 Player of the Year.
from blessyouboystigersblog

http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/sto...miguel-cabrera-mike-trout-al-mvp-triple-crown
Sporting News MLB awards: Miguel Cabrera voted Player of the Year.

Miguel Cabrera gan? el luis aparicio plr tercera vez #nuncalohubieraimaginado
They also announced that Miggy won the Luis Aparicio Award and it was unanimous.
http://www.twitter.com/bvenezolano/status/261872489771196416

He’s the first player to win the award three times.
Luis Aparicio Award is presented annually to honor the Venezuelan player who recorded the best individual performance in Major League Baseball, as voted on by sports journalists in Venezuela.

https://twitter.com/FSDwakiji/status/262325469649727489/photo/1
Cabrera receives Triple Crown award.

http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php...ets-an-actual-crown-for-winning-triple-crown/
Miguel Cabrera gets an actual Crown for Winning The Triple Crown.
from the biglead

http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25460453&topic_id=37991154&c_id=det
Webvideo Miggy receives Triple Crown.
Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera receives a trophy to honor his AL Triple Crown before Game 3 of the World Series.
from the Tigers official site

Miggy had 44 homers and 139 RBIs during his Triple Crown season. Don't believe us? Here are ALL OF THEM: http://atmlb.com/TBc5Gf
http://mlb.mlb.com/cutfour/index.jsp?partnerId=aw-4794002909813301809-996#contentId=40488592

 

[Mitchrapp]

Yes, yes, yes!! This is exciting. Not easy to do and with MVP and Cy young by JV last season and maybe an MVP and Cy Young by Miguel and Justin soon -- amazing.

 

[Thumb]

And to think Sports Illustrated thinks Joey Votto is the best hitter in baseball.

We are all witness to greatness, 1st ballot unanimous HoF.

 

[elrod817]

Smoking a Vegas 5 given to me by perhaps the greatest Tiger fan in the country to celebrate. Congrats Miggy, we Tiger fans thank you!

 

[zoombabyzoom]

Had to have a cigar myself!

 

[elrod817]

Had to have a cigar myself!

Right on brother. Absolutely beautiful night here in Lancaster...enjoying it outside on the front porch along with an ice cold one!

 

[Mitchrapp]

You know I might have to start smoking cigars. You guys look like you're having fun ;-).

 

[Me]

Anyone notice that ESPN has the Yankees on the MLB homepage? Really ESPN?

 

[elrod817]

Anyone notice that ESPN has the Yankees on the MLB homepage? Really ESPN?

When I go the first thing that pops up is Miggy and the caption Crowning Achievement.

 

[Me]

On the ESPN MLB homepage. Not the actual homepage

 

[Mitchrapp]

When I go the first thing that pops up is Miggy and the caption Crowning Achievement.

Yeah they changed it. It took about 20 minutes after the game, before that it was the NYY in which the game was still going on, lol.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Bug Selig had nice things to say plus Yaz -- MLB Network.

 

[elrod817]

On the ESPN MLB homepage. Not the actual homepage

Ah yes the MLB homepage...missed that important tidbit. According to mitch it was Yanks most of the night on the main page too. We all know ESPN swallows Yank scrotum. Here I thought they were being unbiased for once. Silly me.

 

[tigermud]

Reserve some space in monument park, on the wall of fame, and in the HOF for this guy

 

[Mitchrapp]

Those quotes from great people make me get goosebumps. Thanks KC, good stuff.

 

[kalinecountry]

I just came up for air, before posting all so far, it was just to Mi_Thumbs' post.
Hey Elrod and ZoomBaby, Me too....
I'm gonna have to smoke a Padron4000Maduro and a Don Pepin later, First for Miggy's Winning the Triple Crown and the next for my TigersVictoryCigar.

 

[servinthed]

Congrats to Miggy for one of the greatest achievements in baseball. I'm glad I was able to watch him this year. I will remember this for the remainder of my life. Thank you Miggy for your greatness.

 

[tonyballs]

I just smoked a phatty. X)

 

[hungry]

so does anyone know the stats offhand? How close was he to getting the MLB triple crown? I'm lazy.

 

[kalinecountry]

so does anyone know the stats offhand? How close was he to getting the MLB triple crown? I'm lazy.

http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable.j...itting&sectionType=sp&page=1&ts=1349362656469
From this link of all mlb batting leaders, the headers sort out and it looks like Miggy missed the Major League Triple Crown in Batting. posey of the giants .336
Miggy leads iall of baseball n Slugging .606 and OPS .999