FACTS/FLUKES: Miguel Cabrera, Encarnacion, Suzuki, Sale, Paulino

Cabrera remains elite ...  Miguel Cabrera (1B, DET) answered critics of his off-field behavior by earning his first batting title in 2011, producing yet another 30-100-.300+ season.  Cabrera brings potential 3B eilgibility, as he attempts to return to his primary position in the early years of his career, which would further enhance his perceived value:

Year    AB   BA    xBA  bb%  ct%   Eye  h%   PX  FB%  hr/f  HR
====   ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ====  ==  ===  ===  ====  ==
2007   588  .320  .290   12   78  0.62  36  149   39   18%  34
2008   616  .292  .293    8   80  0.44  32  150   39   19%  37
2009   611  .324  .290   10   82  0.64  35  128   37   18%  34
2010   548  .328  .326   14   83  0.94  34  185   42   20%  38
2011  ...

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