Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera takes swings at the Macomb Batting Cages on Wednesday afternoon in Clinton Twp.
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[Miguel Cabrera is a sight of strength, but baseball stays in vulnerable place] ” Whether they attempt to throw the off-speed in an advantage count or if they like to challenge,” Cron stated. “Just things like that. I can do all of that from the on-deck circle. Hes been great. Watching him go about his organization has been incredible.”.
Because joining the Tigers on an one-year, $6.1 million agreement in December, Cron has actually taken a page out of Cabreras book, intending to assist more youthful players enjoy every minute, even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
” I remember when I was young,” he stated. You dont desire to mess around too much.
” And I believe having older people just being around and making the clubhouse loose goes a long method.”.
Cron has the attitude of an experienced leader going to learn, yet always prepared to teach.
Sounds familiar, does not it?
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” Its difficult to do what a guy of that quality does,” Cron said. “This is going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and for me to try to do precisely what he does, I dont know if Im skilled sufficient to do that.”.
Cron may not have Cabreras natural abilities. However his addition to the lineup need to give the Tigers an additional dosage of right-handed power during the upcoming 60-game season.
Miguel Cabrera provides sneak peek at comeback season.” Whether they attempt to throw the off-speed in a benefit count or if they like to challenge,” Cron said. “Just things like that. Enjoying him go about his organization has been amazing.”.
” I keep in mind when I was young,” he said.
Miguel Cabrera, left, talk with very first baseman C.J. Cron throughout Detroit Tigers spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. ( Photo: Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press).
Detroit Tigers C.J. Cron during training school at Comerica Park in Detroit, Tuesday, July 7, 2020. ( Photo: Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press).
Crons power made a look spring training with the Tigers this year, as he posted a slash line of.346/.452/.731 (with one double, three homers and 5 RBIs) in 12 games.
He made it an indicate view how opposing pitchers manage Cabrera, healthier after dealing with an injured knee last season, especially in hitter-friendly counts this spring. The previous AL Triple Crown winner hit.345 with three crowning achievement and seven RBIs.
Growing up, C.J. Cron saw Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera from afar.
He then contended versus him from 2014-19 as a member of the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays and Twins. This year, hes colleagues with the 11-time All-Star and two-time American League MVP.
” Hes a really good, really good leader for the young men,” Cron, 30, stated Tuesday on a video teleconference.
Thats been a regular refrain for Cabreras teammates for many years, regardless of his current injuries and the Tigers struggles. Even Cron, entering his seventh MLB season and seven years younger than Cabrera, is absorbing as much as he can.
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[Miguel Cabrera offers preview at comeback season. Heres what we saw] In 140 games for the Rays in 2018, Cron had 30 crowning achievement and 74 RBIs with a. 253 batting average. He had another 17 homers and 54 RBIs for the Twins at last seasons All-Star break before an irritating thumb injury that required surgery cut his second half to 47 video games.
