Giants pitcher Lincecum files for arbitration

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum headed 142 players filing for arbitration on Friday and is set to ask for a record salary when figures are exchanged next week.

The two-time National League Cy Young Award winner made $13.1 million last season, completing a two-year deal worth $23.2 million.

The highest figure asked for in arbitration is $22 million, submitted by Houston pitcher Roger Clemens in 2005 after he became a free agent and accepted arbitration. Among players with less than six years of major league service, the high of $18.5 million has been held by Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter since 2001.

San Francisco figures to give Lincecum the highest offer for an arbitration player, topping the $14.25 million the Yankees submitted for Jeter.

Most players settle before a hearing – Jeter agreed to a $189 million, 10-year contract, and Clemens accepted a one-year deal for $18,000,022.

Others set to swap figures Tuesday include N.L. Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw and Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Andre Ethier, Philadelphia pitcher Cole Hamels, World Series star Mike Napoli of Texas and Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza.

Also in arbitration are three former free agents who accepted offers from their old teams: Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, Milwaukee reliever Francisco Rodriguez and Toronto second baseman Kelly Johnson.

San Diego has the most players who filed with 11. The Chicago White Sox are the only team without any.

Lincecum is 69-41 with a 2.98 ERA in five major league seasons and in 2010 helped the Giants win their first World Series title since 1954. He would be 29 when he becomes eligible for free agency after the 2013 season.

While he was just 13-14 last year, his 2.74 ERA was No. 5 in the N.L. The Giants scored no runs while he was in the game in seven of 33 starts, had one run six times and two runs five times, according to STATS LLC.

Atlanta outfielder Martin Prado became the first player who filed to reach an agreement, getting a $4.75 million, one-year deal.

Castro talks with police

Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro said that he has cooperated with authorities investigating an allegation that he sexually assaulted a woman last fall.

The 21-year-old Castro has not been charged with a crime, and police have declined comment. His attorneys have said the allegations are baseless and a report surfaced that Castro had spoken with authorities this week after he returned to the United States.

Clearing the bases

Right-handed reliever Kerry Wood and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year $3 million contract with a $3 million club option for 2013. He was 3-5 with a 3.35 ERA in 55 appearances for the Cubs last season before shutting it down because of a tear in his left knee that required surgery. … Outfielder Ryan Sweeney agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. Sweeney batted .265 with one home run and 25 RBIs for the Oakland Athletics last season.