The Oakland Athletics have made another move to boost their bullpen, agreeing to terms with free-agent lefty reliever Brian Fuentes on a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday night. Fuentes still must pass a physical before he signs. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no formal announcement had been made. The 35-year-old Fuentes, who grew up in the Central Valley town of Merced, was 4-1 with 24 saves and a 2.81 ERA in 48 appearances and 48 innings with the Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins in 2010. It's unclear what role he will have considering Oakland has used 2009 AL Rookie of the Year Andrew Bailey in the closer role, though he has battled injuries. He will become the second bullpen addition for the A's in a matter of days. Oakland agreed to terms with free-agent right-handed reliever Grant Balfour on an $8.1 million, two-year deal Friday. Balfour also still must take a physical. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=6028643
