Detroit offers support for Miguel Cabrera
LAKELAND, Florida - Miguel Cabrera no training joined the Detroit Tigers on Saturday and no one knows exactly when he will, but the team will fully support the Venezuelan star to help him out of his latest personal problem .
On the first day of work with full squad, players from the Tigers exercised under a hot sun in Lakeland, Florida. The notable absentee was Cabrera, who this week was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Courtesy Roger Reynolds Dave Dombrowski and Jim Leyland in Florida talk
president and general manager of the Tigers, Dave Dombrowski, said that doctors assigned by the commissioner's office leagues evaluated to Cabrera. The Cuban Al Avila, assistant to Dombrowski, told ESPNdeportes.com that the organization will support the player.
"The organization Detroit supports him one hundred percent, the players here have said they support it too, "said Avila, son of the legendary Rafael Avila." Hopefully I can return and here we are going to help.
"We support As a friend, colleague and compatriot, "said outfielder and designated hitter Magglio Ordonez .
The manager Jim Leyland told reporters he hoped the absence of Cabrera does not affect the dynamics of the club, which is a of the favorites to capture the Central Division pennant in the American League.
"Right now Michael is at home. The situation is in the hands of the commissioner's office. We have to wait what they decide, "Avila said." Our manager, Dombrowski, Michael spoke to him and told him that he is very wrong with what happened and who is willing to cooperate in everything. "
Cabrera 27, is quite simply one of the best hitters in baseball. Last year had the best season of his career - he hit .328 with 38 homers, 45 doubles, 126 RBIs, 111 runs, .420 on-base average and finished second in the MVP vote - and hit the ball skills are so extraordinary that it is usually compared to Albert Pujols Dominican , the most complete hitter today.
However, Cabrera, batting average of .313 in eight seasons in the majors, has dealt with public issues arising from excessive use of alcohol on two occasions in the past three years.
The latest problem occurred on Wednesday in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where he was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting an officer without violence. Cabrera filed a bond for $ 1,350 dollars and was released from jail on Thursday morning.
According to the police report, Cabrera smelled of alcohol, talk his voice breaking and even tried to take a swig from a bottle of scotch in front of the agent. Police said Cabrera repeatedly refused to cooperate. "You know who I am?" You know nothing about my problems, "said the agent.
Regardless of the legal implications, the event is the kind of behavior that no team waiting for a player who pays $ 20 million annually. Detroit, however, no plans to try to revoke the contract Cabrera - $ 152.3 million for eight years - ending in 2015.
"No, no, it has never been thought of," Avila said "Michael is a great person, a good boy, he made a mistake and he knows it. "
" He feels awful. The interest of us is to help Michael to improve his personal life and can continue to play ball, "Avila said.
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