Beltre nearing agreement with Rangers

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star third baseman Adrian Beltre and the AL champion Texas Rangers are nearing agreement on a contract.

The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because an agreement with Texas had not been completed.

"We've still got some central issues to resolve. Not done yet," the person said, without getting into specifics.

Beltre became a free agent after turning down a $10 million option to stay with Boston.

A two-time Gold Glove winner, Beltre hit .321 with 49 doubles, 28 homers and 102 RBIs in 154 games last year for Boston and was an All-Star for the first time in his 13-season career.