The Seattle Mariners blew Robinson Cano away with a 10-year, $240 million contract, prying him away from the deep-pocketed New York Yankees.

"I was looking for a contract where I would just be able to play and focus on the game and wouldn't wonder when I'm 37, 38 would I have a job one day. Would I be able to play?" Cano said.

"The one thing in Seattle is I get the chance. Am I going to keep working hard? Yes. Even harder? Yes. I'm going to do my best and play the same way I was playing in New York and go out there and do my business and win games."

Seattle officially introduced Cano on Thursday.