Miguel Cabrera's record $292M contract not as crazy as it seems

With Prince Fielder making his way to Texas, the Tigers can end the Miguel Cabrera at third base experiment, but in retrospect how did it go?

With Prince Fielder making his way to Texas, the Tigers can end the Miguel Cabrera at third base experiment, but in retrospect how did it go?

Miguel Cabrera's record $248 million extension is a done deal now, as the Tigers have locked up their superstar to an eight-year extension that commits them to 10 more total years with the two-time MVP, including the two years he had on his previous 

Pending a physical, Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera will reportedly sign an eight-year contract extension worth $248 million. Given the two years left on his current deal, and two reported vesting options in the extension, 

There were going to be ominous vibes hanging over the Detroit Tigers if they had to open 2014 without the same-old, same-old versions of Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander. Which, as you'll recall, seemed like a distinct possibility not too long ago.