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Tim Kurkjian reflects on Miguel Cabrera's journey to 3,000 hits (2:11)

In recognition of his 3,000th hit, Tim Kurkjian remembers the career ofMiguel Cabrera. There are two words in this sentence.

This may be the final season in his Hall of Fame career, according to DetroitTigers.com.

When he's due $32 million in the final year of his contract, he wants to play through the end of the season.

We do not know right now. We are focused on this day. We are going to see what happens. I'm not thinking about next year. I would like to finish healthy this year.

During Detroit's six-game homestand, the 39-year-old will be limited to just one day a week because of knee pain.

You have to understand your body. I understand my body now that I'm on this team. I'm fine. I will continue to work. I'm going to do my best whenever I get a chance to play. The bottom line. That is the most important thing. It's a chance for young guys to see what we have for next year.

He became the seventh member of the 500 HR/3,000 hit club when he recorded his 3000th hit.

The numbers have come back down after a great May. He's slashed.270/.321/.336 with four home runs and 36 runs scored. In his last 21 games, he has just three extra- base hits.