Miguel Cabrera will be 40 years old when his lucrative contract with the Detroit Tigers expires following the 2023 season. He doesn't know what's going to happen then, but in the meantime, his objective is clear: return to the playoffs.
"That's our goal," Cabrera said Friday. "Be a contender team, get in the playoffs."
His career in Motown includes two MVP awards, a Triple Crown and four batting titles. He carried the Tigers to the 2012 World Series but fell short of securing the organization's first title since 1984.
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Now in the twilight of his career, the 37-year-old is inching toward 500 career home runs and 1,800 RBIs.