[vincesanity82]

Miguel Cabrera may have a shiny, new contract, but that doesn't mean he's the Tigers' third basemen of the future. In fact, if you believe Jim Leyland, Cabrera doesn't have any future at third base: the skipper announced after Tuesday's win that Cabrera was switching positions with Carlos Guillen, who was just getting comfortable at first base after playing shortstop his entire career.

The decision is a bit of a shock, but it makes perfect sense: Cabrera's fielding (specifically his range) has always been suspect, especially as his waistband has grown tighter the last few years. It's possible the Tigers always contemplated a change but wanted to give Cabrera an honest chance to prove himself. After five committing five errors at the position, he failed to do so. Guillen should be better, even if he sometimes struggles with his throws to first.

That Didn't Take Long: Cabrera Moves to First - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[bears9]

I honestly like the move, Guillen didn't seem a like 1st Baseman to me any way. Cabera isn't really atheltic enough to play 3rd anymore. I think right now it's the right move.

[azrael492]

Didn't he start in the outfield when he came up with the Marlins. I don't know why they put him at 3B to begin with.

[Lefty Noob]

Leyland knows what he's doing. It's a good move that can only help the Detroit defense.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Leyland knows what he's doing. It's a good move that can only help the Detroit defense.

true, but why is inge not getting moved back to third now?

[legend]

Because you have to keep Guillen's bat in the lineup somewhere.