Miguel Cabrera

[Seven]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

When Miguel does reach the 500 hr/3000 hit club, he will be only the 7th player in the history of the game to attain this feat. If anyone enjoys the game more than he does I'd like to know who it is ? He is a team player and walked again twice yesterday instead of swinging at anything just to try to get a hit.

I sure wish he didn't have all the injuries the last few years which will keep many of his numbers lower. I thought 2000+ RBI's were in reach until the injuries. He is still playing most days but not at 100%.

I'm trying to think off the top of my head who the others are.


Aaron
Mays
Rodriguez
Murray

Drawing blanks on the others.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Seven

I'm trying to think off the top of my head who the others are.


Aaron
Mays
Rodriguez
Murray

Drawing blanks on the others.

there is that viagra guy.


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[mr2686]

Don't forget Pujols.

[profholt82]

I don't know, guys, I realize that he ain't what he used to be, what with the amount of injuries the last few years and the fact that he's up there in years now, but he still has some great moments, and he still loves the game. He's always having fun out there. I wish Ilitch hadn't signed him to such a ridiculous backloaded deal, but it is what it is.

As far as the fans not warming up to him, that's crazy talk. Yeah, his English isn't very good, but he frequently interacts with fans during games. I've seen him high five guys in the front row numerous times, give balls and even a bat to kids in the crowd. And at first base, he's always goofing with the base runners. He's genuinely a fun loving kind of guy. I'm honestly surprised to see someone post that here. Just search his name on youtube, and most of the videos are of him having fun with the crowd and other players.

[SAllen2556]

Originally Posted by profholt82

As far as the fans not warming up to him, that's crazy talk. Yeah, his English isn't very good, but he frequently interacts with fans during games. I've seen him high five guys in the front row numerous times, give balls and even a bat to kids in the crowd. And at first base, he's always goofing with the base runners. He's genuinely a fun loving kind of guy. I'm honestly surprised to see someone post that here. Just search his name on youtube, and most of the videos are of him having fun with the crowd and other players.

Yeah, I may have been wrong, but last night, for example, he hit #499. I read the story in the paper this morning and there's quotes from 6 or 7 teammates along with the manager. Miggy? No comments. How do you not speak to the press after you hit #499? He's never been very outgoing with the media - he only does a few quick interviews per season, so it leads me to say we, as fans, don't know him very well - at least not like we've gotten to know other sports stars in town.

[profholt82]

Originally Posted by SAllen2556

Yeah, I may have been wrong, but last night, for example, he hit #499. I read the story in the paper this morning and there's quotes from 6 or 7 teammates along with the manager. Miggy? No comments. How do you not speak to the press after you hit #499? He's never been very outgoing with the media - he only does a few quick interviews per season, so it leads me to say we, as fans, don't know him very well - at least not like we've gotten to know other sports stars in town.

I guess it's a media thing. He isn't a fan of talking with them perhaps. I watched the game last night though, and even though they were in Baltimore, he was all smiles high fiving fans in the first few rows after his dinger. Tigers and Orioles fans alike. I was a little surprised to see people in Orioles hats smiling and embracing him. That's weird he didn't do any media after though, I agree. Perhaps after 500 he'll do a presser.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Seven

I'm trying to think off the top of my head who the others are.


Aaron
Mays
Rodriguez
Murray

Drawing blanks on the others.

Palmeiro

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Palmeiro

I already mentioned him.


Miggie got #498 tonight.



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[Mike D.]

Every rebuilding team should have an aging superstar who’s past his prime but piling up milestones. Gives the fans another reason to show up.

As long as players play for below market value the 1st six years of their careers, I can’t hold any bad will towards those that “hang on” to finish up big contracts (that teams freely give out).

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

Every rebuilding team should have an aging superstar who’s past his prime but piling up milestones. Gives the fans another reason to show up.

As long as players play for below market value the 1st six years of their careers, I can’t hold any bad will towards those that “hang on” to finish up big contracts (that teams freely give out).

Still SMH over Machado's contract. He's playing OK I guess but not exactly what you'd expect from what they paid him.

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Still SMH over Machado's contract. He's playing OK I guess but not exactly what you'd expect from what they paid him.

That one always felt like an overpay to me, although he’s got 4 WAR already this season.

[Steve D]

He hit #499 tonight.


Steve