Tigers' Miguel Cabrera charged with DUI
Posted: 02.17.2011 at 9:23 AM
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FORT PIERCE,FL (AP) -- Detroit Tigers' slugger Miguel Cabrera has been arrested on drunken driving charges in Florida.
     
The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office says the 27-year-old's car engine was smoking alongside a road late Wednesday when a deputy spotted the vehicle.
     
According to the arrest report, Cabrera smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech, and took a swig from a bottle of scotch in front of a deputy.
     
Police say Cabrera repeatedly refused to cooperate, saying, "Do you know who I am?  You don't know anything about my problems."
     
In 2009, the All-Star first baseman got into a fight with his wife after a night of drinking, right before his team surrendered the American League Central Division title to the Twins.
     
Cabrera posted $1,350 bond and was released Thursday. 

Cabrera Police Report 

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