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Found February 11, 2012 on SportingNews.com:
PLAYERS: Miguel Cabrera
TEAMS: Detroit Tigers

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Via mlb.com  |  February 10, 2012
Time will tell whether Miguel Cabrera can make the move back to third base, as the Tigers have planned. As the reigning American League batting champion prepares for his big test at the hot corner in Spring Training, his effort is unquestioned.

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Via Detroit Sports 360  |  February 12, 2012
The 2012 Detroit Tigers are going to be the most exciting team to watch in the majors this year, and it will be almost video game like to watch this year! It seems like Mr. Ilitch and company have assembled a team that is built to bash teams out of the park. The only question is… will it work? If you take a look at the current roster and batting lineup, you will see nothing...

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Via tigers.scout.com  |  February 12, 2012
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The Detroit Tigers Prospect Database

Via Tigers Den Blog  |  February 10, 2012
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Via Baseball Reflections  |  February 11, 2012
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Via Tigers Den Blog  |  February 12, 2012
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Via Lions Blog  |  February 12, 2012
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Via Lions Blog  |  February 10, 2012
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Tigers' 40-man roster

Via Lions Blog  |  February 12, 2012
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Via Baseball Professor  |  February 09, 2012
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Via MSNBC  |  February 10, 2012
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