A's Close to Deal with Fuentes

The Athletics are close to a deal with left handed reliever Brian Fuentes. Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that the deal they are close to is for 2 years and $10.5 million. Fuentes is one of the top free agent pitchers left on the market after Soriano signed with the Yankees. Fuentes posted a 2.81 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP with 24 saves last season with the Angels and Twins.