Found February 01, 2012 on Detroit Sports 360: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Another offseason is coming to a much awaited end. The Detroit Tigers are getting ready to report to duty in Lakeland, Florida and thousands of eager fans are waiting to watch the Tigers start their journey for a World Series title. It’s no secret that this season is one of the most anticipated seasons in the last five-years. The Tigers coming within three games of going to the World Series, Tiger fans feel with the addition of Prince Fielder, this could be the year the Tigers bring a title back to Detroit. There are still a few questions that remained un-answered that should be sorted out by the end of Spring Training. Miguel Cabrera playing third: To move the best hitter in the game out of his position you know you must be a pretty good player. Prince Fielder is just that. Before the Fielder sign, skipper, Jim Leyland asked Cabrera how he felt about getting Prince Fielder and moving back to third. Cabrera gave his blessing, and will move back to third for the first time since 2007...
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