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AP Sources: A’s close to acquiring OF Willingham

The Columbian
Published: December 16, 2010, 12:00am

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Athletics are close to finalizing a trade with the Washington Nationals to bring outfielder Josh Willingham to Oakland for two prospects.

Both people spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Thursday because final details were being worked out, including doctors signing off on all the players involved.

Willingham gives the A’s, determined to upgrade their offense heading into 2011, another solid middle-of-the-order hitter. He batted .268 with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs last season, his second with Washington after five years with Florida.

It’s been quite the week for Oakland general manager Billy Beane and the A’s. The club formally introduced slugger Hideki Matsui as its new designated hitter Tuesday and has agreed to terms on a contract with right-hander Rich Harden pending a physical.

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