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Miggy hugging fan sparks radio debate

Detroit — It was a hot-button issue on sports talk radio Friday.

Miguel Cabrera on Thursday night in Cleveland hugged a young fan after giving chase to a foul ball.

Most Tigers fans loved it, Miggy being Miggy.

Other Tigers fans -- about 20 percent of the texters and 10 percent of the callers, according to folks at 97.1 The Ticket -- were a bit turned off, giving Detroit was on its way to losing its third game in a row, and sixth straight game this year against the Indians.

Tigers manager Brad Ausmus didn't see the hug, as he was blocked by the visitor's dugout angle at Progressive Field.