The Athletics have agreed to terms with Brian Fuentes on a two-year contract,
a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press. Terms of the
deal are currently unknown but Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter)
reports that the deal is expected to be for two years with an option for a
third at more than $5MM per season. Meanwhile, Jon Heyman of SI (via
Twitter) reported that the two sides were working on a two-year deal worth
roughly $10.5MM.
Fuentes, 35, registered a 2.81 ERA last season with 8.8 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 for
the Angels and Twins. The 6'4" left-hander is represented by the Beverly
Hills Sports Council.
The A's have remade their team quite a bit this offseason, facilitating
trades for David DeJesus and Josh Willingham while signing Grant Balfour and
Hideki Matsui as free agents. Fuentes would join Balfour in an already strong
bullpen that features Michael Wuertz, Craig Breslow, Brad Ziegler, and
All-Star closer Andrew Bailey.
ESPN's Buster Olney pointed out that geography could work in Oakland's favor
since Fuentes if from nearby Merced. The Blue Jays were also considered a
serious suitor to sign the lefty reliever, and both the Yankees and Rays were
connected to him earlier this month. Fuentes was said to be seeking Scott
Downs money a few weeks ago, though it's likely that his asking price has
since come down.
Steve Phillips of AOL Fanhouse first reported (via Twitter) that the two
sides were close to finalizing an agreement.
Mike Axisa contributed to this post.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/01/athletics-to-sign-brian-fuentes.html
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