Hernandez asked for the second-highest figure, $11.5 million, and the Mariners offered $7.2 million. He is due in Seattle for a physical needed to finalize his contract, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet finished.
Also yesterday, Lincecum agreed to pay $513 to resolve marijuana charges against him in Washington state. He originally faced two misdemeanor charges of marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession stemming from a traffic stop on Oct. 30. The charges were reduced to a civil infraction.
Plethora of deals
Among the players sources said reached one-year deals with the teams to avoid arbitration were shortstop Stephen Drew (Diamondbacks); infielder Rickie Weeks and center fielder Carlos Gomez (Brewers); shortstop Jason Bartlett, righthander Matt Garza, and lefthanded reliever J.P. Howell (Rays); third baseman Alex Gordon (Royals); reliever Rafael Perez (Indians); outfielder Ryan Ludwick (Cardinals); and pitchers Jason Frasor, Brian Tallet, Jeremy Accardo, Shawn Camp, and Casey Janssen (Blue Jays).
Also: first baseman James Loney, catcher Russell Martin, and relievers George Sherrill and Hong-Chih Kuo (Dodgers); pitcher Jered Weaver, catcher Mike Napoli, infielder Howie Kendrick, and outfielder Reggie Willits (Angels); outfielder Josh Hamilton (Rangers); lefthander John Danks (White Sox); outfielder Luke Scott (Orioles); reliever Chad Durbin (Phillies); outfielder Jeff Francoeur (Mets); pitcher Carl Pavano, shortstop J.J. Hardy, and outfielder Delmon Young (Twins); outfielder Josh Willingham (Nationals); and pitcher Zach Duke (Pirates).
Molina stays on
Bengie Molina
