Detroit — Mike Pelfrey is enjoying this new view of Miguel Cabrera.
“When I was on the other side, I thought he was incredible,” the former Twins pitcher said. “But I don’t think you fully realize how good a guy he is and how great a player until you get to play with him and get to watch him every day.
“He’s the best hitter of our generation. Pretty blessed to day in and day out to watch him play.”
The Phillies were stuck with his former view of Cabrera Monday. They winced as he pounded out two home runs — one to right field and one beyond the Tigers’ bullpen in left — hit his 500th career double and scored the deciding run in the Tigers’ 5-4 win.