Sources: Seattle emerges in quest for Cano  —  NEW YORK — The Seattle Mariners have emerged as major players in the sweepstakes for free agent Robinson Cano, according to several sources who spoke to ESPNNewYork.com on Tuesday on the condition of anonymity.

SF Giants minor leaguers injured in Arizona car crash  —  Sponsored Links  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. —  A Scottsdale, Ariz., fire official says four people with the San Francisco Giants' minor league team were injured in a Tuesday morning crash.  —  Battalion Chief Rod Thompson says the four …

Marlins make offer to catcher Saltalamacchia  —  No comment from club; free agent helped Boston claim 2013 championship  —  MIAMI — Maybe the Marlins are prepared to make a splash on the free-agent market after all.  —  According to the Miami Herald, Miami is one of three teams vying …

Nationals Steal Doug Fister From Tigers  —  The Tigers have six good starting pitchers, if you believe that Drew Smyly should be able to transition back to starting after a successful pitstop in the bullpen.  Steamer projects all five of their current starters for at least +3 WAR next year …

Rays Acquire Ryan Hanigan, Heath Bell In Three-Team Deal  —  The Rays, Reds and Diamondbacks successfully completed a three-team trade today, the teams have announced.  Tampa Bay acquired catcher Ryan Hanigan (and promptly extended him) from the Reds and Heath Bell (pictured) from the Diamondbacks.

Clark becomes 1st ex-player to lead MLBPA  —  SAN DIEGO — Tony Clark has become the first former big leaguer to lead the baseball players' union, pending a vote by the general membership.  —  The MLBPA's executive board voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Clark to replace Michael Weiner, who died Nov. 22 of brain cancer.

Reliant security guards say they were fired for taking photos with Tom Brady  —  HOUSTON - Two security guards working Sunday's Houston Texans game claim they were fired after taking a picture with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.  —  Joel Williams, who was working security at Reliant Stadium …

Astros Acquire Dexter Fowler  —  The Rockies announced that they have traded outfielder Dexter Fowler and a player to be named later to the Astros in exchange for right-hander Jordan Lyles and outfielder Brandon Barnes.  —  Fowler, 28 in March, wasn't able to replicate his brilliant offensive performance …

O's need more than Johnson trade  —  Baltimore must make some major moves after unloading its pricey closer  —  The Baltimore Orioles finally joined the rest of baseball in the offseason, trading closer Jim Johnson to the Oakland Athletics for second baseman Jemile Weeks and a player to be named later.

Padres, A's Swap Luke Gregerson For Seth Smith  —  The Athletics announced that they have traded outfielder Seth Smith to the Padres in exchange for right-hander Luke Gregerson in a one-for-one swap.  —  Smith, 31, batted .253/.329/.391 with eight home runs in 410 plate appearances for Oakland this season.

Carlos Beltan in KC as Royals make big push for Beltran  —  Let the Battle for Beltran begin.  —  Free-agent slugger Carlos Beltran is in Kansas City being wooed by the Royals, The Post has learned.  The club is hoping for a big-bang reunion with Beltran, who began his career in Kansas City.

Joe Nathan, Detroit Tigers close  —  The Detroit Tigers are close to a deal with free agent closer Joe Nathan, a source has told ESPN's Buster Olney.  —  David Pepe, Nathan's agent, declined to comment on the original report by Foxsports.com.  —  The pending deal comes after Brian Wilson …