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Is Miguel Cabrera scared to face 'best friend' Justin Verlander?

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander reflects on the many memorable moments he had at Comerica Park, May 13, 2019. Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press Columnist

It’s the matchup everyone wants to see – former teammates and future Hall of Famers, once co-faces of the Detroit Tigers franchise – but Miguel Cabrera’s health hasn’t allowed it to happen.

Which begs the question: Is Cabrera scared to face Justin Verlander?

“Who?” he said on Wednesday afternoon. “Who is that?”