According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu is in serious talks toward a one-year agreement with the Los Angeles Angels.Abreu, 34, is one of the premier hitters left on the market this offseason. The Angels jumped into negotiations with a big push this week and have emerged as clear front-runners. Although the two sides still have some issues to work through, a source said an agreement could be reached before the start of spring training this weekend in Arizona.
It was believed that Abreu was seeking a three-year, $48 million deal after filing for free agency in November. Recent reports have indicated that he would settle for a one-year contract for about $8 million.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox and New York Mets are among the other clubs that have been mentioned in conjunction with Abreu. But none of those teams advanced beyond the exploratory phase.
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