THE HGH COMMENT: CURT SCHILLING EXPLAINS INCIDENT, WHY HE'S TALKING ABOUT IT  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — When Major League Baseball called Curt Schilling on Thursday night, he admitted to offering misleading statements ... 4 1/2 years ago.  —  But as for this week's claim that a member …

Mariners, Felix Hernandez agree to $175 million deal  —  Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez has agreed to a seven-year, $175 million contract that should be finalized before spring training, making him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball history, a person familiar with the contract details told USA TODAY Sports.

Friday morning Orioles observations: Saunders, Jurrjens, arbitration … Now that former Orioles left-hander Joe Saunders has reportedly agreed to terms with the Mariners on a one-year deal, we know who is not going to be in Sarasota when spring training opens next week.

Diamondbacks To Extend Aaron Hill  —  11:28am: The deal covers the 2014-16 seasons, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports (on Twitter).  —  9:44am: The Diamondbacks have agreed to sign second baseman Aaron Hill to a three-year, $35MM contract extension, ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports (on Twitter).

Wainwright, Garcia focus on present  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8285  —  JUPITER, Fla.   • Two Cardinals starting pitchers who will face their future in the coming weeks of spring training, though in far different ways …

Latest on Bourn: Mets still interested, says Alderson  —  The Mets still have interest in free-agent OF Michael Bourn, the team's GM, Sandy Alderson, said in a chat with fans on MLB.com yesterday.  —  “For us, he would be a very nice fit,” Alderson said of Bourn, since he'd add speed to the lineup and improve the team's defense.

Angel Villalona Gets Visa, Will Be In Giants Big League Camp  —  Angel Villalona has received his work visa and will be in big league camp with the Giants for spring training, a team official confirmed today.  He will travel to Arizona next week to join the team.

Mexico captures Caribbean Series in 18-inning thriller  —  Clark's homer gives Mexico's Yaquis de Obregon second title in three years  —  Mexico celebrates after winning the Caribbean Series in front of its home fans.  (Andres Leighton/AP)  —  HERMOSILLO, Mexico — It took a lot longer …

Source: Lyon nears deal with Mets  —  Free-agent reliever Brandon Lyon is finalizing a one-year contract with the New York Mets, according to a major league source.  —  The two sides continue to negotiate the guarantee, which will be between $750,000 and $900,000, the source said.

Troy Tulowitzki impresses new Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss  —  Walt Weiss wanted to see for himself.  —  There are a number of things he needs to be successful in his first year as the Rockies' manager and having Troy Tulowitzki in the lineup regularly ranks near the top of the list.