New York Yankees retain Canó

The New York Yankees exercised the contract option for next season with second baseman Robinson Cano.

The decision on the choice of the Dominican Cano for 14 million dollars was a mere formality.

Cano, with three All-Star nominations, signed before the 2008 season a four-year contract and $ 30 million that includes two product options.

The slugger, 29, batted .302 this year with 28 homers and 118 RBIs, the most in his career. New York, who could have paid a termination for two million dollars, still has 15 million option for 2013.