Rangers, well-traveled Lofton reportedly close to agreement

One potential stop-gap center fielder for the Chicago Cubs may soon be off of the market. The AP reports:

Outfielder Kenny Lofton and the Texas Rangers are closing in on a contract agreement.

While a deal hasn't yet been reached, a person familiar with the negotiations said Sunday the sides are getting close.

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Rangers get Lofton for $6M

It appears that Kenny Lofton will indeed be a Texas Ranger in 2007.