The Athletics have agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Grant Balfour on an $8.1 million, two-year deal.
The deal will become official when Balfour passes a physical.
Balfour is set to earn $3.75 million next season and $4 million in 2012. The deal includes a $4.5 million club option for 2013 with a $350,000 buyout.
Athletics Agree To Terms With Balfour