Fuentes near deal with Athletics Author:SI StaffPublish date:Jan 16, 2011Relief pitcher Brian Fuentes is near a contract agreement with the Oakland Athletics that is approximately worth $10.5 million over two years.Fuentes, a four-time All-Star, was 4-1 with a 2.84 ERA and 24 saves last season with the Angels and Twins.Fuentes still must pass a physical before he signs.Latest MLB NewsAstros Sophomore Could Be Next StarCubs Rookie Eyed To Crack MLB Top 100 Players ListOrioles New Ace Facing Massive PressureProposed Trade Lands Phillies Dream TargetYankees "Having Conversations" About Opening Day Starter As They Await Cole MRI Results