Dodgers Rumors: Brian Wilson, Dodgers Closing In On New Deal

After coming close to agreeing to a new contract with the Detroit Tigers, it sounds like Dodgers free agent reliever Brian Wilson is close to staying in LA. It was reported this morning that the Tigers and closer Joe Nathan agreed to a two-year contract while Wilson called off talks and moved on to discuss a deal with the Dodgers.

While nothing has been made official yet, here’s where things stand with Wilson and the Dodgers nearing a deal:

Sources said Brian Wilson has made it clear he’s willing to return to #dodgers as Kenley Jansen’s setup man. #killerbullpen

— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 3, 2013

Either #tigers moved to Nathan when Wilson said no, or Wilson went to #dodgers when #tigers got close w/ Nathan. #firedrill

— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 3, 2013

Brian Wilson to #Dodgers indeed appears close, as reported by @TBrownYahoo. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 3, 2013

Dodgers and Brian Wilson appear to be getting close on a contract agreement. — Tim Brown (@TBrownYahoo) December 3, 2013

Brian Wilson, reportedly a prime target of #tigers, recently broke off talks with team and moved on, said a source.

— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 3, 2013

#Dodgers have been in discussions with Brian Wilson. #Tigers’ signing of Nathan could accelerate those conversations.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 3, 2013

#Tigers close to signing free-agent closer Joe Nathan, sources tell me and @jonmorosi.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 3, 2013

There hasn’t been much news until early in the morning as a deal is hopefully struck in the coming days. Nathan signed with the Tigers for two-years, $20 million, but as it was reported, Wilson might only be looking for a one-year deal.

Stay tuned tomorrow.

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