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Source: A's near deal with Garciaparra (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Nomar Garciaparra is nearing agreement on a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics. The 35-year-old infielder could finalize a deal within a few days, a person familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday, speaking on condition of because the contract was not yet final. Oakland, a late player in the free-agent market, also is close to finalizing a $4 million, one-year contract with Orlando...