If it's up to Miguel Cabrera, he's headed back across the diamond.

Cabrera, the Detroit Tigers star who has won the last two American League MVPs, told Venezuela's Cnn Sports he'd like to play first base again.

"I already told the Tigers," he said.

Detroit has a vacancy at first base after trading Prince Fielder to the Texas Rangers last week in exchange for second baseman Ian Kinsler.

If Cabrera slides back to first base, where he played most of his first four seasons with the Tigers, it could open up an infield spot for top prospect Nick Castellanos.

Castellanos had shifted to the outfield with both Cabrera and Fielder under contract, but says he'd welcome a return to third base.

After Detroit traded Fielder last week, Cabrera reacted on Twitter:

"To remember is to live ... What unforgettable moments, my brother," was among the comments

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