Cabrera Signs 8-Year Extension
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Cabrera set to ink Tigers' biggest pact: $153.3 million
KISSIMMEE, Florida -- Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers reached a preliminary agreement Saturday on an eight-year, $153.3 million contract extension, a source close to Cabrera told ESPNdeportes.com on condition of anonymity.
The All-Star third baseman will undergo a physical on Monday to complete the deal, the source said.
"Miguel just signed a big contract," said the source. "The contract will be completed when Miguel takes a physical on Monday."
Overall, it would become the fourth-richest contract in baseball history. Cabrera would trail Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez ($275 million), Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter ($189 million) and Boston outfielder Manny Ramirez ($160 million) in the total salary package listing.
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This seems like a smart signing, assuming Cabrera can keep his level of conditioning consistently high.
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