Miguel Cabrera. Triple Crown. Discuss.

[Barack_America]

I'm verklempt.

Mods: The Triple Crown has not been awarded in Major League Baseball since 1967. Hence, I believe this accomplishment is worthy of one thread in General Discussion



What is the Triple Crown, for the non-sports inclined?

It means that he led the American League in batting average, runs batted-in (RBIs) and home runs. A truly remarkable feat.

[muntrv]

1. As a resident of SE Michigan, I say AWESOME!!!

[Faygo Kid]

12. It's fantastic. I remember Yaz and F. Robby. It mattered.

Yaz in fact won 1967 SI Sportsman of the Year. It was a Big Deal, and the sporting world stopped. Now, 45 years is too long - can't believe the denigration of Cabrera by columnists like those on ESPN about this achievement.

Great moment in sports history. What an achievement.

[Barack_America]

14. Yeah, I don't get it.

Is it just suspicion in the steroid age, or does it have something to do with the rise of Latin American baseball players?

[hifiguy]

2. This is a big deal in baseball.

I was 11 the last time it happened.

[Barack_America]

4. I've never seen it. And am a lifelong Tigers fan.

So super special for my family.

[sarcasmo]

7. I'M 44, it has never happened in my lifetime until Miggy.

[marmar]

3. Migs Rawks!!!!

[WilliamPitt]

5. Yaz steps aside.

[sarcasmo]

6. First time in 45 years. If he was a Yankee the media would be all over this story. Amazing player.

[WilliamPitt]

8. Is it official?

I have the news channels on, and there's nothing on the sports.com sites.

[Barack_America]

11. Unless Granderson hits 3 more home runs.

I still love me some Grandy (still have his Tigers jersey), but I don't expect him to have a 4 home run game. Trout has already conceded the batting average race, and Miggy ran away with the RBI race some time ago.

[alcibiades_mystery]

9. Grandy could hit three more home runs tonight

It is the Red Sox, after all.

[Motown_Johnny]

10. Let The Detroit Tigers Go Bankrupt!

Just Kidding.

[kratos00]

13. Awesome

I was 2 the last time this happened, so it a pretty big deal for any baseball fan. One for the ages.

[1gobluedem]

15. So excited and happy for him and the Tigers

But wondering why it's virtually gone unnoticed nationally.

[Barack_America]

16. That's it for Miguel. Out of the game to a standing ovation.

What an incredible season.

[Barack_America]

17. It's official now. Miguel Cabrera has won the Triple Crown.

For those of you no longer watching the debate.

[1gobluedem]

18. Yay!

A great day for the Tigers and Miggy!

[fishwax]

19. Congrats to him! That's awesome. First in my lifetime

[Barack_America]

20. Mine too!

And it just so happens to be a player on *my* team!

[sadbear]

21. Very cool.

I'm surprised Pujols never got one, though. But he still has a couple of good years left in him.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

22. Given that hitting a baseball is considered one of the most difficult things to do in sports;

hitting a baseball successfully enough to lead the league, hit more home runs and drive in more runners than anyone else this is a phenomenal performance. Plus I grew up on the west side of Detroit and the Tigers will always have a spot in my heart.......