Miguel Cabrera Bears Bruises
by Ian Casselberry on Oct 4, 2009 9:30 AM EDT
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As the Detroit Tigers scratch and claw for a playoff spot and AL Central title, Miguel Cabrera's face has become the physical manifestation of that battle.
I don't know if anyone else noticed the cuts and bruises on Cabrera's face during last night's game. I certainly didn't. And not until Jim Leyland was asked about this during his post-game presser did I realize this could even be a story.
But apparently, it was quite noticeable among teammates and the press in the Tigers' clubhouse before Saturday night's game.
The Detroit News' Lynn Henning attempted to determine the cause of Cabrera's facial blemishes, but he got nowhere with his inquiries. (No one seems to tell him much anyway, which could be the source of his season-long grumpiness toward the team.) That led Henning to speculate that something relatively serious could have taken place, though he acknowledged he was reaching for answers in the absence of an actual explanation.
FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi, however, encountered a bit more success. Maybe because he was the first to ask what had happened. Or maybe Tigers players are more willing to talk to him. Regardless of the reason, this is how Morosi described the situation:
There were red scratches along the left side of his face. There was a scrape on his lip. These marks were not present when he spoke with the media following Friday's game. But they were there less than 24 hours later, obvious enough that several teammates came over to his locker before the game to take a look.
But Morosi was able to approach BigMig personally, and ask what had happened. He asked twice, actually, as Cabrera wondered why such a question would be asked. So what was the deal?
And this, folks, is what he said next: "It was my dog."
He emphasized that he was talking about a fairly big dog.
From there, according to Morosi, Magglio Ordonez stepped in to end the interview and shoo the nosey reporters away.
Cabrera didn't speak to the media after the game, but that may have had more to do with his 0-for-4 night (and his 1-for-12 performance over the past three games, as Kurt points out at Mack Avenue Tigers).
But again, in the absence of an explanation, reporters and bloggers can't help but try to figure out what's going on. Detroit4lyfe wonders if there may have been a scrum between teammates. Henning checked in with local police to see if any reports had been filed.
Maybe Cabrera's dog really did rough him up. (And hey, maybe that dog is as frustrated as the rest of us.) And maybe teammates such as Adam Everett and Brandon Inge, both of whom spoke to Morosi on the record, really don't know what happened. But if it's that simple and innocent, why all the secrecy?
Tigers Tracks has more on Cabrera's recent struggles with the bat.
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having wrestled with many large dogs and having a sister who is a vet
Even small dogs can be very testy and leave nasty scratches.
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good luck to you guys
dont let the twins win this thing please. go white sox
YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD YES!
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by Czheck on Oct 4, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So are you rooting for us to win then?
Because if we lose, I don’t think the Twins will.
by ZWC11 on Oct 4, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also didn't notice the scratches/bruises
The first I heard of it was when a reporter asked Leyland about it. I had to look at the pictures to see them. But I don’t see how the scratches/bruises would keep him from hitting. Miggy just needs to bust out of it, plain and simple.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 4, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Silly me wrote a fan post
a love letter or sorts, bearing my soul to the posters…..
by Detroitchik on Oct 4, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
awww....
If you can’t bear your soul to your support group, who can you bear it to?
Poor guys just seem to be out of gas after being chased all year long – starting pitching takes a hit from injuries, Inge’s knees both get cranky, gimpy SeayLyon, Rodneycoaster with a broken wheel sometimes … and the too-often-pitiful offense.
They tried their best. Sometimes the best just isn’t quite enough. We’ll see soon enough.
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I noticed the bruises last night
I have a tough time believing that the bruises came as a result of any fight, how could Cabrera come out second best that badly in a fight against anything?
by Elfuego51 on Oct 4, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was about to say the same thing
If it was a fight with teammates, why don’t any of the other Tigers have mysterious scratches or bruises? With as big and strong as Miggy is, he could do some serious damage if he wanted to.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 4, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's why I find a dog so plausible
Worst scratches my sister has gotten so far were from a nervous cocker spaniel, I think. Not even a really large dog (although I got a black eye from roughhousing with a friend’s Great Dane – smacked me right across the bridge of my nose with his big dumb head) is needed to cause visible injuries.
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mentioned this last night in the gamethread and no one responded
Thought it could be partially responsible for his terrible night at the plate (bad swings, little discipline). While I know the Detroit reporters would be less likely to throw this out unless confirmed, I’m surprised no one has considered this to be the result of domestic issues. Hopefully not, but certainly a plausible explanation.
by ryan_matthews28 on Oct 4, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
odds are there would be a police report though
Even when no charges are pressed, there is generally a 911 call at least. I’m still going with the dog – and the reason for not being chatty is just because there is not much season left and the team might just squeak out of the playoffs, so they don’t feel much like talking.
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
I hadn’t noticed. You would think if something nefarious were the cause that there would be a) a police report or b) another teammate sporting bruises as well. I’m going to go with Occam’s Razor here – the dog did it.
by ChrisDTX on Oct 4, 2009 10:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Today's lineup, per Jason Beck:
LF Ryan Raburn
2B Placido Polanco
RF Magglio Ordoñez
1B Miguel Cabrera
DH Carlos Guillen
3B Brandon Inge
CF Curtis Granderson
C Gerald Laird
SS Adam Everett
P Justin Verlander
Beck specifically highlights the fact that Guillen is in there against a LHP. However, as I pointed out last night, Marcus Thames is 1-for-14 off Danks with seven strikeouts. Guillen is 4-for-9.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 4, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My 50-pound dog has left some nice scratches and bruises on me.
It’s a believable statement.
by wepri31 on Oct 4, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You should see what my cat does to my arm.
Plus, if Miguel really was in a fight with someone, I’m pretty sure he would win.
by rcpratt on Oct 4, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't believe anyone would be brave enough to fight him.
He’s a freaking tree!
by wepri31 on Oct 4, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt there was a fight....
a)these guys have all seemed pretty close and loose to me all year.
b)If Mig fought someone in the clubhouse, there’d be someone else with scratches too.
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by madpoopz on Oct 4, 2009 11:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if it was a fight
More likely be a lot of yelling and shoving – but mostly yelling. Just to get out the frustration.
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A la Verlander and Laird in that game in Anaheim?
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 4, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what I'm thinking
It’s one thing to get in a serious knock-down drag-out fight, but getting in an argument that might have a physical component is more like two siblings fighting. It’s loud and angry, but once it’s over they apologize and there aren’t really any lasting bad feelings.
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My head hurts.
More winning, less booze please, Tigers.
by rcpratt on Oct 4, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm so nervous
even my head has butterflies.
by wepri31 on Oct 4, 2009 11:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm eerily calm
Which might be a bad thing, cuz we’ve won most of the games recently where I’ve been scared out of my mind.
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by SabreRoseTiger on Oct 4, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish the game would just start already.
the waiting is the worst…..
by wepri31 on Oct 4, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
I’ve been killing time while my computer runs its virus scan looking up the game summaries for the Loons, because it reminds me of how much fun the games were. Baseball is a cool game.
Besides, it’s hilarious when the announcers absolutely lose their minds when a player hits a game-tying three-run homer off the other team’s ace closer in the bottom of the ninth. Giggles all around.
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got my soccer team to help pass the time
so I’ll either be disgusted or happy by gametime because it’s playing a team so rich and evil it makes the Yankees look like the good guy.
by MackAveKurt on Oct 4, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my boss picked the worse time for me to work everyday on a weekend.
How dare she not let me watch my baseball games everyday.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
by madpoopz on Oct 4, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
eh...
I like my job right now. After despising every moment of my last one I’m gonna stick with this one for awhile.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
by madpoopz on Oct 4, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but more baseball viewage would be nice.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
by madpoopz on Oct 4, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
she is looking after your mental health
You will be the one left standing while we all keel over and have “Detroit Tigers” listed under cause of death!
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emo moment...
I’d rather die than see the Twins take our spot in the playoffs!
Emo off.
by wepri31 on Oct 4, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tigers will win today
I’m certain.
But the baseball gods are really messing with us so no clue what happens in Minnesota.
by MackAveKurt on Oct 4, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe jim beat him up for squandering.
I feel like i’ve been beat up, myself. sigh.
by allikazoo on Oct 4, 2009 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's pretty tall though
Jim would have needed to stand on a chair.
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Mig, stand still while I climb up on the chair and smack you.
by wepri31 on Oct 4, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill Cosby did a routine like that
“Son, get me something to beat you with!”
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have that routine on my mp3 player.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
by madpoopz on Oct 4, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
love that one
“I’d tear off a piece of paper and say go ahead, Dad! Wail!”
hee hee
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha, the mental picture of that is amusing
anyway, it doesn’t really matter. maybe it really was his dog, maybe it was a completely random assault on the street by a stranger, and it probably wasn’t a clubhouse fight (SOMEONE would have said something about that by now). what matters now is that they have a big game to play and win.
by allikazoo on Oct 4, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm grading and failing lots of kids.
I need the Tigers to lift me up out of my foul mood.
by wepri31 on Oct 4, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ha, what are their papers about?
how awesome the twins are(n’t)?
by allikazoo on Oct 4, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's more the lack of papers....
7 from a class of 25. . . and they expect to pass.
by wepri31 on Oct 4, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
less work on my end though...right?
right? I’m not sure there’s a silver lining in this situation.
by wepri31 on Oct 4, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really
But it isn’t as though a teacher’s job is to hold them each by the hand and nag and nag and nag to remind them that they will not pass if they don’t at least make an attempt. You can only do so much.
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow for sure.
My Music: Some Sorta Giant
by madpoopz on Oct 4, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
too bad :(
That was the hardest thing I did when I was grading papers – have to look at a written page, put a big red X across it and write “see me” in the margin when it was so bad I wanted to see what the issues were with them and maybe if they should drop the class right now.
Stop kidding yourself, fool. The glass is half empty.
by Baroque on Oct 4, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mig
I was told at the ball game today that Mig was a bar fight Friday nite and was arrested in Birmingham Mi.
by bobbyboy1 on Oct 4, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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