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Victor Martinez a big loss, but Tigers think they can overcome injury

Found January 19, 2012 on Lions Blog:
PLAYERS: Victor Martinez,  Brennan Boesch,  Alex Avila,  Austin Jackson
TEAMS: Detroit Tigers
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Then, as Cabrera continued to talk to reporters on Thursday at Comerica Park, he gave many reasons he thought the Tigers could overcome the expected season-long loss of Martinez: Sound pitching. Front-office expertise. And several hitters from whom he expected big years: Delmon Young, Brennan Boesch, Alex Avila and Austin Jackson.
Original Story: http://www.freep.com/article/20120119...
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