Triple Crowning Achievement

That was a proud moment...

I have a confession to make.  I am a Detroit Sports fan.  At times, especially here in North Carolina, I have cheered in silence.  For the Pistons, there has been little to be happy about since we beat the Lakers All-Star starting 5 in the '04 finals almost 10 years ago.  The Lions are finally worth watching (after going win-less), I used to only boast I liked the Lions on draft day, until they would draft yet another Wide Receiver who was a flop.  The Red Wings are the real deal, but have not won Lord Stanley's Cup since 2008 which most would consider disappointing.

Then, we come to the Tigers.  Although we went out and spent a LOT of money, our pitching is suspect at best, we have a closer that makes me sweat more than a snow cone in Phoenix, fans are looking for a managerial change, and we backed our way into the playoffs, I still consider this season a success.  Why?  Three reasons: Triple. Crown. Boom.

Let me put into perspective what Cabrera did this year.  He lead his team in BA, RBI, HR, R, and OPS.  The Triple Crown has not been won in 45 years (Carl Yastrzemski was the last winner).  He is only the 10th player to ever win the award since RBIs became an official stat (1920).  He is the first infielder to win the award since Lou Gehrig in 1934, and he changed positions this year from 1st base to 3rd, so his entire focus could not be on hitting (not that his D was gold glove caliber, but he sure can knock a ball down).   

To win the triple crown you have to be able to hit for power, hit for average, stay healthy, and get hits with people on base.  That is exactly what he did.  Cabrera game in and game out got big hit after big hit for the Tigers.  I am fully confident he will keep it going on in to the playoffs!  Let's go Tigers!  Get that championship!

See you in October Miggy!

-Hammer