Miguel Cabrera talks about alcohol problem, aftermath

I don’t remember exactly, but I almost forgot about it entirely this off-season with everything that’s more relevant going on. He may have screwed us in that one game because of this problem, but as far as the rest goes it’s a personal problem and I’m just happy he’s a big enough man to admit it and get it under control. Sober MiggyCab FTW.

when he went 0fer and left six men on base in a 5- 1 loss in game 161.
But he wasn’t gonna drive in five of those six to save the day anyway.
And Leyland was stone cold sober when he started Figaro instead of Verlander that day, a kid who hadn’t started a game in three months, even in the minors. A kid who was on the minor league DL, didn’t even get called up for September, went home to the DR and was weaving baskets when DD called him back to Detroit because Washburnt was hurt.
Nope, Miggy didn’t blow that game. Leyland did!

I was in a great mood. I had been wondering about Miguel, and it seems like he’s really trying to not only make up for what happened last year, but step up and show the fans that he’s ready to take the game more seriously AND be a good person off the field. with Curtis gone I think it’s even more important. not to mention I can’t wait to see how much more awesome he will be this year now that his life is supposedly straightened out.

The most important thing to me is that he is now going to be a better family man. All kids deserve the best possible father. Alcohol rarely creates such.

He hasn’t had long hair since the start of the ’08 season.

Got nothin’. Good for him, though. I hope he gets it squared away.

And, as has been said, the meltdown wasn’t on him. The whole team choked.

Good for you Miggy. It won’t be easy, but hang in there and keep fighting the fight.

Baseball will take care of itself.

And Miguel—if you someone to hang out and drink soda with when you come to NY, give me a call!

Miguel Cabrera: Focused and Motivated
This kind of addiction therapy truly does make a “new man” in so many ways. I was jumping up and down when I heard the news! We Tiger fans will be the beneficiaries of Miguel’s new approach to himself, his family, and his work. This is the BEST news we could possibly get this offseason!

HEALTHY!

But in all seriousness, I’m glad to see Miguel recognize a problem and fix it. I’ve never thought he was a bad guy, and everyone hits rough patches. This just shows that he’s maturing!

This is the best news of the entire off season. Big Mig is my favorite Tiger (dare I say, ever?) and probably the only athlete that I have an emotional investment in. I’m pretty cold/calculated when it comes to sports these days and it’s all just a game that doesn’t bum me out if we lose (though 163 was the exception) and I don’t get attached to players … except Cabrera. Love this dude and I’m so glad he’s getting better.