Two-time reigning American League MVP Miguel Cabrera says he feels much stronger after offseason surgery to repair core muscles damaged by a groin tear.

Detroit's Miguel Cabrera says he feels "like I can do anything right now," after having offseason surgery to repair core muscles damaged by a groin tear. Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos/Getty Images

The Detroit Tigers slugger said Wednesday that he has changed his routine for the 2014 season, adding more exercises to strengthen his core.

"I've gotten a lot stronger," he told reporters, according to MLB.com. "I've tried to make sure everything's going to be good when I start baseball. That's what I do differently."

He underwent surgery in mid-November.

"Oh my god, I feel free, like I can do anything right now," Cabrera said, according to MLB.com. "I don't worry about anything. I don't worry if it's going to hurt, if it's going to feel good if I do this. I feel free, ready to go."

Cabrera, an eight-time All-Star, also missed several games during the second half of this past season because of a bad back, a sore left hip flexor, a strained lower abdomen and shin trouble.