Mets, Curtis Granderson talks intensify  —  NEW YORK — Talks between the New York Mets and Curtis Granderson's representatives intensified late Tuesday, and a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPNNewYork.com the organization is negotiating to land the free-agent outfielder on a three-year deal.

Put Granderson on Sox shopping list  —  They have plenty of options to replace Ellsbury, but this one makes most sense  —  Looking for a free agent who fits the profile the Red Sox found so appealing last winter when they signed veterans Shane Victorino, Mike Napoli, Stephen Drew and Ryan Dempster?

Ellsbury getting close to a seven-year deal with the Yankees  —  Star free agent outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is in serious talks with the Yankees and the sides appear to be close to reaching a seven-year deal. sources said.  —  The longtime Red Sox is said to be about to choose the Yankees …

Robinson Cano had Seattle meeting with Mariners: source  —  The Mariners are giving this their best shot.  Robinson Cano's representatives met with Mariners officials Tuesday in Seattle, according to an industry source.  —  “The meeting went very well,” the source told the Post Wednesday.

Jacoby Ellsbury contract on par with what Yankees always do - overpay  —  First the huge Brian McCann contract and now $153 million for the former Red Sox outfielder, who will be 37 years old by the time this latest Yankees mega contract is up.  —  Jacoby Ellsbury is the Yankees new center fielder …

Pirates, Rays Targeting James Loney  —  12:29pm: Loney is also a top target for the Rays, if they can afford him, writes Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.  Topkin relays some quotes from team president Matthew Silverman's interview on WDAE-620 AM radio this morning: “The good thing for us is he liked it here.