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Three American League Players to Watch in 2021

By Edward Lennon

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
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Miguel Cabrera 

Miguel Cabrera was one of the best players in the major leagues from 2004 until 2016. He has won two AL MVPs, a Triple Crown in 2012, seven Silver Slugger awards, 11 All-Star games, and four batting titles.

Cabrera, 37, was clean throughout his whole career, never having a steroid accusation.  He is under contract with the Detroit Tiger through at least 2023. However, Cabrera has not been himself since 2016. He has battled injury and has lost some power as he has gotten older.

His 19th season could be historic. He is 13 home runs shy of joining the 500-home run club and is 134 hits short of 3,000 for his career. If he can remain healthy, Cabrera should be able to hit at least 13 home runs. He might have trouble reaching 3,000 hits this season but has 2022 and 2023 to work towards that milestone as well.

Cabrera is interesting to watch because the baseball community wants to see how much left he has in the tank. They want to see this future Hall of Famer reach milestones and end his career with achievements. Cabrera is a career .313 hitter and could easily put it together and produce decent numbers for the Tigers in 2021.

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