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D-Train, Miggy Roll Into Detroit  

Posted Dec 5, 07 2:20 AM CST in Sports    Most Covered

(newser) – The Detroit Tigers made the biggest splash of the 2008 off-season so far by pulling off a blockbuster trade with Florida. Detroit will receive power-hitting third baseman Miguel Cabrera and left-handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis in exchange for two previously untouchable prospects, outfielder Cameron Maybin and lefty Andrew Miller, along with several other players, reports the Detroit News.

The 24-year-old Cabrera batted .320 with 34 home runs and 119 RBI last season. Willis struggled last year, but the Tigers hope it was an anomaly for the lefty who has been remarkably successful throughout his brief career. Detroit hopes the trade is a major factor in next season’s pennant race, after missing the playoffs this year. Maybin and Miller were Detroit’s No. 1 draft picks in 2005 and 2006, respectively.

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D-Train, Miggy Roll Into Detroit
Florida Marlins' Miguel Cabrera follows through on a two-run home run in the seventh inning as Chicago Cubs catcher Jason Kendall, right, look on during a baseball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
D-Train, Miggy Roll Into Detroit
Detroit Tigers' Andrew Miller pitches against the Minnesota Twins during a baseball game June 30, 2007, in Detroit. The Tigers reached a preliminary agreement to send Miller, outfielder Cameron Maybin...   (Associated Press)
D-Train, Miggy Roll Into Detroit
This is a 2007 file photo of Cameron Maybin of the Detroit Tigers baseball team. The Tigers reached a preliminary agreement to acquire Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis from the Florida Marlins for...   (Associated Press)
D-Train, Miggy Roll Into Detroit
Florida Marlins' Dontrelle Willis pitches in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 26, 2007, in Miami. The Detroit Tigers reached a preliminary agreement to acquire Miguel Cabrera and...   (Associated Press)
D-Train, Miggy Roll Into Detroit
Florida Marlins starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis (35) is congratulated by teammate Miguel Cabrera after Willis got San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds to pop-up to end the seventh inning of their...   (Associated Press)
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