Adam LaRoche’s top five likeliest offseason destinations

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5. Detroit Tigers

Miguel Cabrera is the best hitter of this era. He had a down season but still hit well over .300, had over 50 doubles and was jut nine hits shy of 200. He is the most feared hitter on a team that has made the playoffs each of the last four seasons. But he can’t realistically stay in the field much longer.

This season, the Tigers had Victor Martinez as a designated hitter, which kept Miggy at first base for 126 games. Cabrera’s defense is not that bad, but is costing him his health. The Tigers should at least make an effort to move Miggy to DH this season if they fail to bring V-Mart back this winter.

Adding LaRoche would help offset the loss of Martinez, who put together a career year at age 35, posting a line of .335/.409/.565 in 151 games, totaling a career-high 35 home runs and driving in 103 runs. Despite his age, he is expected to receive several strong multi-year offers this offseason, which could prompt him to leave Detroit.