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Miguel Cabrera Snubbed from MLB All-Quarter Century Team

5/24/2025

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Miguel Cabrera, a titan of the Detroit Tigers, was surprisingly left off The Athletic's MLB All-Quarter Century team. Despite amassing 3,000 hits and winning two AL MVP awards, his defensive struggles and position versatility seemed to eclipse his remarkable legacy, leaving fans questioning the criteria for greatness in baseball.

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Miguel Cabrera, a titan of the Detroit Tigers, was surprisingly left off The Athletic's MLB All-Quarter Century team. Despite amassing 3,000 hits and winning two AL MVP awards, his defensive struggles and position versatility seemed to eclipse his remarkable legacy, leaving fans questioning the criteria for greatness in baseball.