Detroit Tigers fans mock team for placing more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s play for Team Venezuela in World Baseball Classic: "So funny and sad"

Miguel Cabrera is opening the final season of his Hall of Fame career by playing with Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. Apparently, the Detroit Tigers continue to be concerned that hitting one last time for his native land will leave the soon-to-be 40-year-old too tired to bat in the regular season.According to a report from ESPN's Marly Rivera, the Tigers are putting more limitations on Cabrera as Venezuela continue to outperform predictions and appear destined for the knockout rounds -- perhaps as Pool D champions.Those limitations may include keeping Cabrera to one at-bat per game. Cabrera does not play on the field for Venezuela, operating in the same designated hitter role that he will for the Tigers in 2023.Marly Rivera@MarlyRiveraESPNSources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.10022Sources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.As Venezuela continues to roll through the World Baseball Classic undefeated through three out of four games in Pool D, they are getting more resistance from the Tigers than the teams they face on the field in Miami, Florida.Detroit has already mandated that Eduardo Rodriguez, who threw two innings in Tuesday's win over Nicaragua, not pitch again in the tournament. Now, the Tigers may restrain Miguel Cabrera to nothing more than pinch-hitting duty.Fans of both Cabrera and the Tigers are questioning why Detroit is even bothering.Miguel Cabrera’s Bat (Benson)@Miggysbatbut.. why twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…Marly Rivera@MarlyRiveraESPNSources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.21Sources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.but.. why twitter.com/marlyriveraesp… https://t.co/ebta5NyLu6Bless You Boys@blessyouboysThis doesn't make much sense, unless it's just cover for limiting Eduardo's innings as well. twitter.com/MarlyRiveraESP…Marly Rivera@MarlyRiveraESPNSources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.161Sources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.This doesn't make much sense, unless it's just cover for limiting Eduardo's innings as well. twitter.com/MarlyRiveraESP…Jay@7JayPIf true, seems ridiculous. Miggy was getting 3 AB’s per game in spring training before leaving for the WBC. Plus, this is his last opportunity to represent his country. Let him play as much as the Venezuelan manager think would help the team. twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…Marly Rivera@MarlyRiveraESPNSources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.1031Sources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.If true, seems ridiculous. Miggy was getting 3 AB’s per game in spring training before leaving for the WBC. Plus, this is his last opportunity to represent his country. Let him play as much as the Venezuelan manager think would help the team. twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…Tigers fans view the rumored restrictions as petty. After all, the 2023 season is little more than a grand farewell tour for a player who is well-liked around the league. He is also an offensive shell of the former back-to-back American League Most Valuable Player he was a decade ago.Baseball Twitter has implored Detroit to let Miguel Cabrera enjoy his final World Baseball Classic. Venezuela looks well-positioned to make a strong run in the tournament.Baseball Underrated@BaseballUnderr1How about they just ignore the Tigers requests? Miggy is retiring, doesn’t figure to have a huge role on the Tigers and it’s not like they’re gonna compete for a playoff spot this year, so what’s the problem? twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…Marly Rivera@MarlyRiveraESPNSources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.222Sources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.How about they just ignore the Tigers requests? Miggy is retiring, doesn’t figure to have a huge role on the Tigers and it’s not like they’re gonna compete for a playoff spot this year, so what’s the problem? twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…josh, online@OnlineJosh_it’s Miggy’s last season and last chance to rep his country. what right does some new GM have to tell him what to do twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…Marly Rivera@MarlyRiveraESPNSources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.622Sources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.it’s Miggy’s last season and last chance to rep his country. what right does some new GM have to tell him what to do twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…Jeancarlo Rodriguez@jcrodriguez97Miggy is no longer an integral role to the Detroit offense. Let this dude represent his country to the full extent of his ability. twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…Marly Rivera@MarlyRiveraESPNSources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.222Sources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.Miggy is no longer an integral role to the Detroit offense. Let this dude represent his country to the full extent of his ability. twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…After all, it's not like Cabrera is a big bat for a playoff contender. The Tigers are about as far away from the World Series as Detroit is from Mars.Razzball@RazzballIf the Tigers are going to be saddled with his contract, they want Miggy healthy for all 100 losses so he can suffer too twitter.com/MarlyRiveraESP…Marly Rivera@MarlyRiveraESPNSources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.522Sources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.If the Tigers are going to be saddled with his contract, they want Miggy healthy for all 100 losses so he can suffer too twitter.com/MarlyRiveraESP…Chicken Puppet Will Be Good@chknpuppetmk5Tanking for six years to make a team that’s not even bad in a fun way and then demanding that your guy on his farewell tour only gets to play in a different kind of exhibition game twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…Marly Rivera@MarlyRiveraESPNSources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.52Sources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.Tanking for six years to make a team that’s not even bad in a fun way and then demanding that your guy on his farewell tour only gets to play in a different kind of exhibition game twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…Mark G. Sands@sharkmgsI hate this. Especially since the Tigers didn't even particularly try to put together a winning team this year. twitter.com/MarlyRiveraESP…Marly Rivera@MarlyRiveraESPNSources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.10322Sources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.I hate this. Especially since the Tigers didn't even particularly try to put together a winning team this year. twitter.com/MarlyRiveraESP…Conspiracy theorists abound that Venezuela may be asking for an excuse not to have to continually play Miguel Cabrera in this year's World Baseball Classic. He has batted .111 through three tournament games, though he is out-hitting Ronald Acuna Jr.JRod@jorgerod09Team Venezuela just finding an excuse to bench his sorry ass! Lmao 🤣 twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…Marly Rivera@MarlyRiveraESPNSources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.122Sources say that the Detroit Tigers have put some more limitations on Miguel Cabrera’s continued participation in the #WorldBaseballClassic – Those limitations remain to be determined as Venezuela goes forward in the tournament, but may be as limiting as only one AB per game.Team Venezuela just finding an excuse to bench his sorry ass! Lmao 🤣 twitter.com/marlyriveraesp…Miguel Cabrera has played in all five World Baseball Classic tournamentsMiguel Cabrera #24 of Team Venezuela looks on during World Baseball ClassicMiguel Cabrera is the only player to have played in every World Baseball Classic. He was in between the first two of his four consecutive All-Star Game appearances as a fairly spry outfielder with the Florida Marlins when he made his Team Venezuela debut in the 2006 WBC. As his career moved on, his commitment to the national team never wavered. He played in the 2009, 2013, and 2017 tournaments as well.

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