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Detroit Tigers first basemen Miguel Cabrera denies telling a USA Today reporter that his production is being affected by the lingering affects of offseason groin surgery.

"I didn't say that," Cabrera said via Josh Katzenstein of the Detroit News.

The slugger explained that the report, which attributes his decline in power to tight muscles "not functioning properly," is the reason why he rarely opens up to the media.

The two-time reigning MVP's slugging percentage is down more than 100 points from last season, but he still leads the American League in doubles and is hitting .306.

Click here to read the USA Today report in full.