Tag: Cabrera

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Top Five Off Season Trade Pieces

The 2016 off season has been more hot than ever. Trade rumors have been spreading rapidly with the weak free agent class. The usual’s have been discussed along with some newcomers. Here are the top five possible trade pieces of the 2016 off season. (Please note publication date)

5. Mike Trout

When a MVP is on a losing team, reporters always gossip about whether or not he will be traded. A deal for Trout with have to include most of the prospects and important everyday players. Although he can change a team, it is highly unlikely he will be dealt.

4. Miguel Cabrera

Cabrera fits into the same category as Trout. Miguel has been great since anybody can remember and he can carry a team on his shoulders. He brings team leadership and a superb bat. He is also unlikely to be seasonably dealt.

3. Chris Sale

After having the incident with cutting up the jerseys, the White Sox would probably be happy to part ways with Sale. He is incredibly nasty and draws comparisons to Randy Johnson. In 2016, Sale took off a few miles off his fastball and started using his other pitches. This went well for Sale as he collected 17 wins. To get Sale, the marketing team would have to give a variety of pitching prospects. The Sox would deeply benefit from a trade as their pitching staff is struggling.

2. Chris Archer

Ah, another Chris. Archer has a nasty slider/fastball combo. Despite this nasty duo, Chris still managed to get 19 losses. He is only 28 and still has room for molding. A team with good pitching coaches would be a good fit for him.

1. Brett Gardner

Coming fresh off a Gold Glove season, Gardner would be great for any team. His veteran status would be great for mentoring prospects and rookies. Also, his mix of speed, defense, and power would boost the quality of a lineup. The Angels would be a good fit for Brett. He has shown exceptional defense at their ballpark and he would be a good fit along Mike Trout. He would be a good lead off hitter in front of Trout and help the Angels score more runs. This trade would benefit the Yankees’ farm system as they are in the middle of a rebuilding mode.

 

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Steal Facts: Miguel Cabrera

Miguel Cabrera

  • Miguel Cabrera plays first base for the Detroit Tigers. He wears number 24 and stands at 6-4 and 240 pounds.
  • Miguel Cabrera made his Major League debut for the Florida Marlins in 2003. His first Major League home run was actually a walk-off home run. The Marlins went on to win the World Series that year.
  • From 2004 to 2014, Cabrera hit 20 or more home runs a year. He also drove in 100 or more RBIs.
  • In his first 13 Major League seasons, Cabrera has won six Silver Sluggers and two MVPs for the American League.
  • In 2012, Cabrera had his best season. That year, he won the Triple Crown award. He led the league in home runs with 44, RBIs with 139, and batting average with an amazing .330.
  • In his first 2,020 games, Cabrera has slugged 426 home runs, 1,496 RBIs, 1,276 runs, 508 doubles, a .320 batting average, and 2,425 hits.
by Jacoby Nolnaho

Miguel Cabrera

Miguel Cabrera is one of the most known players in all of Major League Baseball.  Let’s now look at his amazing current career.

Miguel Cabrera is the first baseman/third baseman on the Detroit Tigers.  He has made several World Series appearances.  He won the 2003 World Series with Marlins and defeated the New York Yankees.  The Tigers soon signed him and there was no mistake in that deal.  Miguel Cabrera won the Triple Crown in 2012.  A Triple Crown is when you lead the league in batting average, home runs, and runs batted in. It was also no surprise that he also won the MVP that year, too.  He also won the MVP Award the following year.  The ‘’Mighty Miggy’’ as broadcasters like to call him, is a regular at the all-star game. He even hit a home run in the 2014 all-star game. When Miguel Cabrera is playing, you probably won’t be disappointed.