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Cabrera to Play Third Base?

Found January 24, 2012 on Tiger Tales:
PLAYERS: Miguel Cabrera,  Brandon Inge,  Don Kelly
TEAMS: Detroit Tigers

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According to the Detroit Free Press, Miguel Cabrera has said he will be playing third base.  I don't know how well that will work out and normally I would be against such a move.  However, they get so little offense out of Brandon Inge/ Don Kelly, it can't hurt to try it.  That will be quite an infield both offensively...and defensively.  Perhaps, they can move Cabrera to designated hitter when
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