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For Tigers, Prince Fielder trade shows team's win-now mentality

Detroit's dynamic duo of Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder is no more after Wednesday's trade.

Detroit's dynamic duo of Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder is no more after Wednesday's trade.

You don't get to hold a parade for having a wonderful minor-league system, and they don't hand out trophies for fiscal responsibility. A general manager is supposed to put together the 25-man major-league roster that gives his team the best chance to win the World Series. Dombrowski's Tigers still haven't won the World Series. But they should have a damn good shot again next year.

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