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.

Lopez to retire, ending Braves comeback attempt  —  Viera, Fla. — Javy Lopez's attempted comeback is over, and apparently so is his career.  —  A few hours after he was cut from the Braves' camp roster Saturday morning, Lopez told general manager Frank Wren he would retire.

Sky's the limit for Ramirez  —  TOKYO - It was quite likely with a glint in his eye that Sean Casey leaned in and made the suggestion.  What about 800?  He wasn't serious, not really.  But with Manny Ramírez predicting 600 home runs for his career, then 700, where else was the next place to look?

Piniella continues to ponder every possibility with his Cubs lineup  —  But Soriano won't be leading off  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — Pat Pieper, the old Cubs public-address announcer, used to instruct fans to get their pencils and scorecards ready so he could give them the correct lineup for “today's game.”

Niemann sent down to Triple-A Durham  —  Leaves Rays with four options to fill three spots in rotation  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Jeff Niemann has been optioned to Triple-A Durham, leaving four pitchers to fill three slots in the Rays' starting rotation.  —  “I felt like I threw the ball pretty well …

Minor League Report: Duo remains  —  Kershaw, DeWitt still in camp with a week left in Spring Training  —  TUCSON, Ariz. — Joe Torre had heard all about the Dodgers' loaded farm system.  Now that he's seen many of the prospects play, was the buzz legit?  —  “It's right on,” said Torre.

Granderson hit by pitch, should be OK  —  Tigers outfielder to have precautionary X-rays on right hand  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson planned on having precautionary X-rays on his right hand after being hit by a pitch Saturday afternoon, but he is expected to be fine.

Q&A with Keith Law, ESPN Senior Writer and Master Chef  —  Jake: First off, for those who don't know who you are, who is Keith Law?  —  Keith: I'm Batman.  —  Or, more accurately, I'm a senior baseball writer for ESPN.com and ESPN Scouts Inc. My mandate is to provide scouting-based analyses …

Nathan reportedly near new deal  —  Agent in Florida to visit with clients, negotiate with Twins  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Closer Joe Nathan said earlier this week he was optimistic he'll sign a contract extension with the Twins.  —  On Saturday, the indication from those with knowledge …

Breaking news: Pettitte being skipped  —  LHP Andy Pettitte (back spasms) will not pitch today.  But the Yankees are hopeful he will make his start on Thursday and be ready for Game 2 against Toronto in the Bronx on April 2.  —  Pettitte had been scheduled to pitch in a minor-league game today.

Wells, Nearing 45, Is Not Ready to Walk Away  —  He's 44, and will be 45 seven weeks into the season; he's chubby, always has been, and he's a free spirit and outspoken.  He's also unemployed.  —  Teams are always complaining that they can't find enough pitching.  David Wells can presumably still pitch.