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Hernandez, Mariners officially agree to deal

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners reached an agreement Tuesday on a contract that is expected to make him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball.

Greg Johns, MLB.com

Lefty starter Joe Saunders officially signed a one-year Major League deal with the Mariners on Tuesday and first baseman/outfielder Mike Carp was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

MLB.com

General manager Jon Daniels said the Rangers are still looking outside the organization for a possible utility infielder who can play shortstop, but candidates may be reluctant to sign with the club because playing time is limited behind its incumbent A…

MLB.com

The Rangers have acknowledged that outfielder Nelson Cruz is part of an MLB investigation into a Miami wellness clinic that allegedly sold performance-enhancing drugs, but Daniels said the Rangers have heard very little from the league on the subject.

Jane Lee, MLB.com

Though Tommy John surgery was just around the corner, Brett Anderson did find solace away from the mound in the days leading up to his major operation in 2011. Such comfort was tucked away in the kitchen.

CNNSI.com

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez will not report to spring training with the Yankees' position players and will work on his rehabilitation from hip surgery in New York.

Greg Johns, MLB.com

Mariners catcher Jesus Montero says he's put last week's report linking his name to the controversial Miami anti-aging clinic behind him and is focused solely on getting ready for Spring Training and the upcoming season.

CNNSI.com

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) -- Mariners catcher Jesus Montero on Tuesday again denied any involvement with a Florida-based anti-aging clinic under investigation by Major League Baseball.

T.R. Sullivan, MLB.com

In an ironic and unexpected turn of events, the Rangers go into a season looking at their starting rotation as being the No. 1 asset on the team, something they haven't been able to claim since maybe the mid-1970s.

Greg Johns, MLB.com

An emotional Felix Hernandez signed a seven-year contract extension with the Mariners at a news conference Wednesday in Seattle.

Greg Johns, MLB.com

Only 14 of the 35 pitchers and catchers reporting to Mariners camp Tuesday have ever played in the Majors for Seattle, so there'll be plenty of new faces and challengers when the group gathers on the field today for the first time with manager Eric Wedg…