"According to Jeff Fletcher of Bay Area Baseball, the Athletics "are currently in talks" with the representatives for free agent outfielder Cody Ross.

Ross opened this offseason in search of a three-year contract, but he has since lowered his demands and is now beginning to draw legitimate interest.

The 31-year-old batted .240/.325/.405 with 14 home runs, 25 doubles and 52 RBI in 121 games this past year for the Giants. Through eight major league seasons, he has amassed a .779 career OPS."