Free-agent pitcher Zack Greinke and the Los Angeles Dodgers tried to close a deal Saturday night worth $147 million over six years, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday night because there was no completed contract. Greinke is the top arm on the open market, and has attracted interest from the Dodgers, Texas and the Los Angeles Angels. The 29-year-old righty started last season with Milwaukee and was later traded to the Angels, going a combined 15-5 with a 3.48 ERA. Yahoo.com
There went what the Rangers were trying to do. They thought the money they saved in sending Young to Philly would help them land Greinke.
