Shinnosuke Abe perked up at the news the Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera had won the Triple Crown.
"He did? I knew he was competing closely (with the Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton), and leading by one (home run)," the Giants captain said.
Cabrera's accomplishment led Abe to assess his own chances at a Triple Crown. Brow furrowed, he thought it over for a second, leaned forward, and laughed before saying, in English, "No chance."
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