Tigers give rising star Granderson multiyear deal  —  DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers could have kept Curtis Granderson around for a while, retaining his talents with one-year deals until he became eligible for free agency after the 2011 season.  —  The Tigers, though, don't just wait around to make moves these days.

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.

What we know  —  Or maybe it should be, “What we think we know.”  Or, “What we're pretty sure we know.”  —  This trade isn't officially done and might not be announced today, so don't take it as a bad sign if it gets pretty quiet.  —  It's believed that Adam Jones is taking his physical in Baltimore today.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

Position-by-position look at MLB's worst  —  Dayn Perry is a frequent contributor to FOXSports.com and author of the new book, “Winners: How Good Baseball Teams Become Great Ones” (Available now at Amazon.com).  —  In this space, we've already taken a look at the best players at each position — now it's time to go negative.

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.