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Detroit Tigers observations: Miguel Cabrera at batting practice a joy to watch

LAKELAND, Fla. — Miguel Cabrera showed off his new body when he arrived Monday morning. He has lost about 25 pounds.

But how are his knees?

The answer started to come into focus Tuesday morning as he took batting practice on a back field behind Joker Marchant Stadium.

Cabrera was able to generate power out of his legs — something he couldn’t do last season. In fact, he did things with the bat that some people haven't seen him do in years.