Mariners To Sign Robinson Cano  —  12:34pm: For what it's worth, the Mariners have released the following statement: “We are not able to confirm any news regarding Robinson Cano at this time.  If and when an agreement is completed and finalized, we will announce.”

Robinson Cano headed to Mariners: 10 years, $240 million  —  Robinson Cano is headed to the Seattle Mariners, agreeing to terms on a 10-year, $240 million contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.  —  The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition …

Mariners have agreed with Robinson Cano on a 10-year, $240M contract  —  The Mariners have agreed on a 10-year, $240MM deal with superstar second baseman Robinson Cano, CBSSports.com confirms.  —  Early on Friday, there were reports (including here) of a snag in negotiations …

Robinson Cano's bid to join Seattle Mariners ends on sour note thanks to Jay Z: sources  —  Rap mogul overplayed his hand by demanding a bigger deal and more money than the Northwest team was willing to pay for the Yankees' second baseman, sources close to the negotiations say.

Source: Robinson Cano, M's agree  —  Robinson Cano and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to sign a 10-year, $240-million contract, a source told ESPNdeportes.com Friday.  —  The player and his agents met Thursday night in Seattle with the Mariners' top executives and the team made an offer he couldn't refuse, the source added.

Spending Again, Mets Lure Curtis Granderson  —  For three years with Sandy Alderson in charge, the Mets had made excuses for why they could not spend.  A lot of money had been tied up in long-term contracts for Jason Bay and Johan Santana.The Bernard L. Madoff Ponzi scam had entangled the Mets and complicated things.

Astros, Feldman agree to three-year contract  —  Veteran right-hander, who won 12 games in 2013, will earn $30 million  —  HOUSTON — The Astros landed the veteran starting pitcher they've been coveting by agreeing to sign right-hander Scott Feldman, a source confirmed to MLB.com.