According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, free agent Jamey Carroll is close to signing a contract. But the team that he's close to signing with has not been identified. Carroll, who turns 40 years old next month, batted just .211/.267/.251 in 249 plate appearances last season between the Twins and Royals. He's been linked to the Rays, Rangers, Indians, Blue Jays and Padres this winter.