A source tells Los Angeles Times writer Bill Shaikin that Dodgers manager Don Mattingly met with free agent pitcher Zack Greinke last week.

Details of the meeting are unknown, but, with the news continuing to trickle in from Nashville (the Winter Meetings), it is clear that the Dodgers know they are the front runners to land the coveted free agent.

• The Washington Nationals have signed pitcher Dan Haren to a 1-year/$13 million contract, ending their pursuit of a pitcher
• In Texas, the Rangers appear close to re-signing outfielder Josh Hamilton, possibly ending any chances that the club pursues Greinke

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