"The Yankees have exercised their 2012 club options on second baseman Robinson Cano and outfielder Nick Swisher, the team announced Saturday night.

It was widely expected that the Yankees would lock up both players for next season. Cano's option is for $14 million, while Swisher will earn $10.25 million.

Cano is coming off his second straight All-Star season and a campaign in which he became arguably the most feared hitter in New York's lineup. "