"When Robinson Cano joined agent Scott Boras' star-studded stable, it looked as if the All-Star second baseman was preparing to ask the Yankees for a contract extension.

The upcoming season is the fourth and final year of a $30 million deal. However, since the Yankees hold options for 2012 ($14 million) and 2013 ($15 million), the Yankees can control Cano for two more seasons.

"No, I would never do that," Cano said of asking Boras to talk to the Yankees about a new deal. "I came here to focus on playing baseball."

Cano, 28, was the last Yankee to arrive in camp because he got the reporting date and the first full-squad workout date -- yesterday -- confused.

So why did Cano leave Bobby Barad for the high-profile Boras if it wasn't to seek an extension?

"He has a great company and can do things for you on and off the field," Cano said. "I am not thinking about a big contract.""