Cano Signs $240M Deal With Seattle; Jay Z Saves Face, Sort Of

Robinson Cano went into the offseason asking for the largest contract in baseball history–his team of agents, led by Jay Z, was reportedly looking for a 10-year, $310 million deal. He’ll have to settle for the third-largest. Cano has agreed to a ten-year, $240 million pact with the Seattle Mariners.

It’s quite a feat, given what has transpired over the past few weeks. The Yankees held fast to their insistence on keeping their offer to Cano well under $200 million, and the second baseman and hi...