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Sources: Hernandez gets $135.5M extension

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Felix Hernandez agreed to a five-year, $135.5 million contract extension Thursday with the Seattle Mariners, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

Greg Johns, MLB.com

Joe Saunders, a veteran left-hander who pitched for the Orioles and D-backs last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Mariners pending the completion of a physical exam, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com.

CNNSI.com

Felix Hernandez has reportedly reached a deal with the Mariners that would make him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball, and he's well worth the honor, writes Joe Lemire.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Seattle Mariners have finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with catcher Kelly Shoppach, providing a needed backup to expected starter Jesus Montero.

Mike Oz, yahoo.com

King Felix just became the king of the contract hill. Felix Hernandez, the Seattle Mariners' ace, has agreed to a new seven-year, $175 million extension with the team, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The deal is not finalized yet, but should b…