Ex-closer Gregg, Jays agree to 1-year, $2.75M

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By Jon Heyman, SI.com

Kevin Gregg, who had 84 saves over the last three seasons but ran into trouble pitching or the Cubs last year, has an agreement to sign with the Blue Jays.

Gregg's deal will guarantee him $2.75 million but contains options that could make him close to $8 million over two seasons or close to $12 million over three.

Gregg, 31, was a dependable closer with the Marlins before going to Chicago, was 5-6 with a 4.72 ERA with the Cubs last year.