Detroit — This is not the end of Miguel Cabrera as an effective player, not according to the doctors, not according to the team’s plans, not according to Cabrera himself. Even as they spoke in subdued tones, that was the encouraging part.
But the harsh truth is, it’s probably the end of Cabrera as we once knew him, a legendary hitter, the indomitable bulk of a franchise. It’s an ending that was hard to watch, but unfortunately, you could see it coming. Cabrera’s body had been breaking down for a while, and with every twinge and wince, the toll was mounting.