Cabrera back to walking: Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera was unusually impatient for the first half of the month of May, failing to pick up a walk in the first 15 games of the month. However after a three-walk day on Tuesday against the Indians, he has walked five times over the last three games. Cabrera went 0 for 2 in the game with a strikeout in addition to the three walks, as the Tigers fell, 5-3. It was the fourth time he reached based at least three times during the month. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Cabrera walked 108 times last season and had 10 during April, so it was a surprise to see such an extended drought for him. He has developed into a very patient hitter in his career, which is one of the many reasons why he is one of the most productive batters in baseball. His average now sits at .304 on the season, and he should be considered a must-start Fantasy option in all formats. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/24/2012 14:52 Indians win Verlander duel, sweep Tigers
Justin Masterson matched Justin Verlander pitch for pitch for first his career win over Detroit, and the first-place Cleveland Indians did just enough to beat the reigning AL MVP 2-1 Thursday and complete a three-game sweep of the underperforming Tigers.
05/23/2012 22:32 Kipnis' heroics lead Indians vs. Tigers
Jason Kipnis had three hits and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 Wednesday night.
05/22/2012 22:25 Cheered Perez gets job done for Indians
Chris Perez, greeted by a standing ovation from the time he left the bullpen, worked another scary ninth inning for his 14th save as the Cleveland Indians ended a 10-game losing streak to Detroit with a 5-3 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night.
05/22/2012 19:15 Indians' Perez sets up closer vs. Cleveland fans after criticism
As if closing isn't difficult enough, Chris Perez makes it worse when he bashes Indians fans about the attendance for the first-place team. Scott Miller wonders what the response will be Perez's next time out.
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
The Prince Fielder signing was obviously good news for the Tigers lineup, Miguel Cabrera included, but its greatest impact for Fantasy owners will be what it does for Cabrera's position eligibility. The former third baseman is moving back to the hot corner, where he'll immediately become the best Fantasy option at the position. His offensive exploits speak for themselves. Whatever demons he had off the field prior to 2011 (i.e., his DUI arrest and the antics surrounding it), he was able to overcome them on the field, reaching 30 homers for the fifth consecutive season and securing his first ever batting title. He also walked more than he struck out for the first time, continuing a trend of improving plate discipline during his stint in Detroit. With each passing year, he more closely resembles Albert Pujols, the gold standard for Fantasy sluggers, and because he'll be playing the weaker position, he's actually the one who deserves to go off the board first on Draft Day. Cabrera won't have third base eligibility to begin 2012 because he didn't play any games the position last year, but assuming the Tigers stick to the plan, he'll get the necessary five games needed to gain eligibility there within the first week of the season. You're safe drafting him with the expectation he'll eventually be your starting third baseman, which makes him arguably the most valuable player in Fantasy. (Updated 1/25/12)
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