The Detroit Tigers are clearly interested in retaining American League Most Valuable Player candidate Victor Martinez.

General manager Dave Dombrowski made that point clear Tuesday while in Phoenix for the annual general managers meetings.

"First and foremost, we're focused on Victor Martinez," Dombrowski told MLB.com. "That's our biggest priority right now, so we're trying to see what will take place in that regard. We like Victor. We hope he remains with us, but we'll see what happens."

Dombrowski also said the Tigers have had no formal contract discussions with free agent outfielder Torii Hunter.

Meanwhile, a report out of Canada said the Tigers and free agent outfielder Melky Cabrera are interested in each other. Greg Brady of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reported via his Twitter account that the Tigers and Cabrera have mutual interest in a series of Tweets:

Hearing tonight Tigers' interest in Melky Cabrera is very, very real. Tigers would move JD Martinez to RF, Melky plays LF, Rajai CF. — Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) November 12, 2014

Not "reporting" it's happening, & Melky may not rush this, but many thought they're into him, and he IS into them. Tigers not into Rasmus. — Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) November 12, 2014

Some have speculated that the Tigers might be interested in Colby Rasmus, also a free agent, because Rasmus bats left-handed and plays center field. But Cabrera would be an extremely interesting addition to the outfield if the Tigers were to go that route. He is a switch hitter, so he would give Dombrowski the left-handed bat that he is seeking this offseason. Cabrera would give the Tigers an everyday No. 2 hitter as well.

Cabrera hit .301 with 16 home runs, 73 RBIs and an .808 OPS in 139 games for the Blue Jays in 2014. He earned $8 million in 2014, the final year of a two-year contract he signed with the Blue Jays.

Whether the Tigers could be interested in both Martinez and Cabrera remains to be seen. It's possible the Tigers could be interested in Cabrera as a Plan B should Martinez sign elsewhere. That would allow Cabrera to play a corner outfield spot and give the Tigers flexibility. In that scenario, the Tigers could use J.D. Martinez as their primary designated hitter while mixing in Miguel Cabrera in that spot as well.

Some other highlights from the general managers meetings, thanks to MLB.com:

* Dombrowski said the Tigers have spoken to representatives for Victor Martinez but that there is nothing to update at this point.

* Dombrowski said he spoke with Larry Reynolds, Hunter's agent, on Monday during Arizona Fall League action and that they agreed to keep in touch.

* Dombrowski said the Tigers have talked with free agent reliever Joba Chamberlain and that it's "not a closed door." He also said the bullpen is not a priority right now after the Tigers picked up the team option on Joakim Soria.

* Dombrowski remains confident that Jose Iglesias and Bruce Rondon will be ready to go at the start of spring training.

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