Tigers, Granderson agree to deal  —  Center fielder will stay in Detroit through 2012 season  —  Curtis Granderson was already a special player.  Now that takes on a whole new level.  —  The Detroit Tigers have been anything but shy the last two years in signing players …

Cards sign Juan Gonzalez to minor-league contract  —  The Cardinals have signed two-time American League MVP Juan Gonzalez to a one-year, minor-league contract.  —  The signing guarantees Gonzalez a base salary of less than $1 million if he makes the major-league club.

Sherrill in Baltimore; Tillman confirmed in deal  —  That's what Larry Stone and I have just confirmed as we work the phones this afternoon.  In fact, George Sherrill flew out to Baltimore from Phoenix yesterday alongside Adam Jones, the centerpiece of this proposed trade for O's pitcher Erik Bedard.

Saying Baseball Is in Turmoil?  Don't Be So Sure  —  Maybe it's a cultural thing.  Maybe something is lost in the transition.  —  The steroids zealots known as the boys from WADA want to save Major League Baseball from itself.  Major League Baseball, a high-ranking official …

Troubled Ray Aybar in jail for domestic violence … SANTIAGO, Dominican Republic — Tampa Bay Rays infielder Willy Aybar is in custody in his native Dominican Republic for domestic violence charges, according to a local prosecutor.  —  Aybar, 24, has been held without bail since Thursday …

Yankees interested in Mench  —  The Yankees have interest in free agent Kevin Mench as a fifth outfielder, according to a person with knowledge of discussions who asked not to be named because no deal has been struck.  —  Mench, 30, would probably go to Yankees camp on a minor-league contract.

Jon Weisman: Some traditions should get axe, others kept  —  Spring training, which finally kicks off next week, is one of the game's great enduring traditions, beloved by all.  Certainly no one would ever suggest doing away with it, but some of the game's other aspects are under constant fire …

What a Game  —  Well that was one of the more enjoyable Super Bowls I can remember.  The Giants defense really shined, and that catch by Tyree in the 4th quarter had my house shaking.  Everyone had a good time and the food was a hit.  Thanks for all the great ideas.

Santana makes keeping Sabathia harder for Tribe  —  CLEVELAND — As he exited their division and league, the Cleveland Indians took one last fastball from Johan Santana.  —  A high, hard, costly one.  —  Last week, Santana agreed to a $137.5 million, six-year contract with the New York Mets …

Licey drops Aguilas in D.R. showdown  —  Tigres pull off upset, set up rematch for Thursday's finale  —  SANTIAGO, Dominican Republic — The chants started in the stands in the eighth inning and continued for the remainder of the game at Estadio Cibao.  —  Lee-say camp-e-on — Licey, champion.

Dodgers re-sign Seanez for one year  —  Right-handed reliever appeared in a career-high 73 games last season and could make up to $1.3 million this season.  —  Right-hander Rudy Seanez has re-signed with the Dodgers, inking a non-guaranteed major league contract that could be worth up to $1.3 million, according to a baseball source.

Yankees' Duncan ready for 2008 after blood clot  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Shelley Duncan is at early spring training workouts, healthy and looking forward to the season following offseason treatment for a blood clot.  —  “It was a roller coaster,” Duncan said Monday.