Mariners and Mets continue spending sprees

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida (AP) The Seattle Mariners have kept up their spending spree by adding two-time All-Star Corey Hart and Logan Morrison to complement its addition of Robinson Cano.

Major League Baseball's winter meetings continued Wednesday, with Seattle emerging as unlikely big spenders, along with the New York Mets, who struck a deal with pitcher Bartolo Colon after signing Curtis Granderson.

The Mariners added a pair of first baseman-outfielders with pop, reaching agreement on a one-year deal with Hart and acquiring Morrison in a trade with the Miami Marlins.

Hart confirmed he had agreed to the deal in a text to The Associated Press. The deal is still pending what should be a closely monitored physical. Hart missed last season following surgery on his right knee.

Morrison was acquired for relief pitcher Carter Capps, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade was pending both teams reviewing medical records.

"Knees good as well as the rest of me. Been working hard and glad to be able to get out there with this exciting club," Hart said in a text message.

Seattle has made adding offense a top priority this offseason, starting with a yet-to-be-finalized agreement with Cano said to be worth $240 million over 10 years.

After giving outfielder Curtis Granderson a $60 million, four-year contract, the Mets reached agreement on a $20 million, two-year deal with the 40-year-old Colon, raising their free-agent spending to more than $87 million this offseason. The contract is pending the completion of a physical for Colon, who was an unlikely star last season at Oakland, collecting 18 wins.

Pittsburgh agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract with pitcher Edinson Volquez, also pending a physical. The 30-year-old Volquez went 9-12 with a 5.71 ERA this year while splitting time between San Diego and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Pirates and pitcher Charlie Morton agreed to a $21 million, three-year contract extension that avoided salary arbitration.

Also at the meetings, Matt Kemp's agent maintained the Los Angeles Dodgers are not trading the All-Star outfielder for now.

"For the time being they are not going to move him," Dave Stewart said after meeting with Los Angeles GM Ned Colletti.

Mike Scioscia, manager of the rival Angels, said he's counting on a healthy Albert Pujols, limited to 99 games and 64 RBIs by a foot injury that ended his season in mid-August.

"He's taking batting practice. He feels very strong physically," Scioscia said. "The foot will be a non-issue."

Detroit finalized a $10 million, two-year contract with outfielder Rajai Davis, Houston acquired pitcher Anthony Bass from San Diego in a deal that also sends a player to be named or cash both ways, and Oakland sent pitcher Jerry Blevins to Washington for minor league outfielder Billy Burns the Athletics' fifth trade in 10 days.

Utilityman Jerry Hairston Jr. said he is retiring.

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AP Sports Writers Tim Booth, Will Graves and Howie Rumberg contributed to this report.