When the Tigers signed Miguel Cabrera to an eight-year contract extension in 2014, most knew that it would not end well. Fans rejoiced all the same, because the best hitter in franchise history would be a Tiger for life. Unfortunately, those same people are starting to realize what “for life” actually means. Cabrera is coming off the worst season of his career, and is entering his age 35 season.
But trade him? No way. Fans and writers alike have suggested dealing Cabrera in order to recoup some of the $184 million still due to him over the next six years (yeah, it’s that bad).