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Feb 19

Miguel Cabrera has arrived in Tiger Town and, yes, he is slimmer – MLive.com

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LAKELAND, Fla. -- When Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire greeted Miguel Cabrera on Monday, he could tell that the slugger was considerably thinner than when they last met in September.

When I hugged him, I actually could reach around him, Gardenhire said with a smile.

Cabrera, 36, said his goal was to slim down this offseason after getting too puffy in 2019. Hes now at his 2015 weight, he said.

Its unclear what exactly that weight is. He was listed at 240 pounds in five consecutive seasons from 2014-2018, then jumped to 249 pounds in 2019. Team rosters are updated only sporadically and arent considered scrupulously accurate.

In any case, Cabrera said he cut out carbohydrates, tried to eat more vegetables (presumably those that are not high in carbs) and worked with his personal trainer.

Last year I think I was heavy," he said. "I did a lot of work from last year to this year. Youve always got to have a goal. My goal was to get in shape, get ready for the season, try to come back 100 percent and trying to produce on the field.

Despite all the challenges of 2019, Cabrera played in a team-high 136 games, hitting .282 with 12 home runs and 21 doubles. But in the last three seasons, hes hit a home run only once every 40 plate appearances, compared to one every 19 plate appearances in the five preceding seasons.

The Tigers finished the season 47-114, the worst record in baseball.

Last year I was not happy with my numbers and the way we played, the losses we had," Cabrera said. Its a reason to motivate you.

Gardenhire said Cabreras arrival means everything gets louder.

Youre talking about one of the better players to ever play the game, Gardenhire said. The numbers prove it. Hes had some injuries. Hes fighting through them. The guy loves baseball. He loves to play. He went and did what he needed to do, and thats lose weight. Now hes just taking it day by day. Hes our leader. Theres no doubt about it.

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