Miguel Cabrera: 'I just want the ring'

Miguel Cabrera is putting his money where his mouth is.

The Detroit Tigers first baseman opted against signing the paperwork necessary to make him eligible for his playoff bonus, USA Today Sports reported.

According to the newspaper, Cabrera was sitting at his locker Wednesday when teammate Max Scherzer came around collecting signatures from the team.

"I'm not signing anything," Cabrera told Scherzer.

Designated hitter Victor Martinez, who had just signed the paperwork, had a conversation with Cabrera in Spanish. Cabrera maintained his position, concluding by saying: "I just want the ring."

Scherzer, who also had tried to talk with Cabrera, finally shrugged and walked away. "OK, more for us," he said.



The Tigers open their 2014 playoff hunt Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles in the ALDS.