Mets nab closer Rodriguez

But with baseball executives worried about the economy, Kinzer accepted a more modest deal.

Rodriguez's contract will contain an option for 2012 that could become guaranteed based on his performance, the person said.

A three-time All-Star who turns 27 next month, Rodriguez was regarded as the top closer on the market. While some teams were worried about his violent pitching motion and drop in velocity last season, he developed an outstanding curveball to go along with his other pitches.

Yanks chase Sabathia

A source said that Yankees general manager Brian Cashman left the winter meetings and traveled to the San Francisco area to meet with CC Sabathia, giving New York renewed hope it could sign the prized free-agent pitcher. New York made a six-year offer to Sabathia Nov. 14 and met with him Sunday and Monday. The Yankees also pushed ahead with talks involving A.J. Burnett and Ben Sheets . . . The Indians have offered free agent Kerry Wood, the former Cubs starter turned reliever, a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal said. Wood, 30, who has had numerous injury problems, needs to pass a physical before the deal can be completed. He had 34 saves last season for Chicago. Last season, deposed closer Joe Borowski's early problems - he blew four saves in his first 10 tries - contributed to the Indians' slide (81-81) . . . The Dodgers signed free agent infielder Casey Blake and reached an agreement with infielder Mark Loretta, who needs to pass a physical to complete the deal. Blake got a three-year contract to stay in Los Angeles and Loretta would receive a one-year deal. Blake, acquired from Cleveland July 16, plays third base and Loretta is a solid backup.