AP Source: Indians, Athletics agree to trade Coco Crisp (Yahoo Sports)

A person familiar with the trade says the Cleveland Indians are nearing a deal to acquire outfielder Coco Crisp from the Oakland Athletics. The exchange has been agreed to by both teams, said the person who spoke Tuesday night to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade has to be approved by Major League Baseball. The Indians entered Tuesday leading the AL Central by 4 1/2 games.